Essex County

MA · Pop. 135,050 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Essex County is a mixed county in MA with a population of approximately 135,050.

$/Acre: $28,100

Property Tax: 1.17%

Growing Season: 157 days

Broadband: 41%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 341.9/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.17%

Local Sales Tax1.46%

Combined Sales Tax7.71%

Cost of Living Index119.8

Median Household Income$84,355

Poverty Rate8.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$28,100

Median Home Price$1273K

Acres for Sale74

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season157 days

Annual Rainfall47.2 inches

Avg Summer High81°F

Avg Winter Low24°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,466 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado4/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)306 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K308

Property Crime /100K232

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response39 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital52.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage41%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City46 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby25%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.7%

Ag EconomyWeak