Essex County
County in Massachusetts · Updated Jan 2026
Median Home Value
$695,979
↑ +2.1%
Year-over-year
Median Rent
$2,566/mo
↑ +1.9%
Year-over-year
Rental Yield
4.4%
Average yield
5-Year Appreciation
+34.5%
Price-to-Rent Ratio
22.6
Favors renting