Essex, CT 06426 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Essex, CT—06426

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$722,000

4.8% YoY Growth

Household Income

$104,000

2.8% YoY Growth

Days on Market

18.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

3.2%

Median Rent

$1,800

N/A

1-Bed Rent

$1,550

N/A

2-Bed Rent

$2,200

N/A

3-Bed Rent

N/A

Other Zip Codes in Essex, CT

06409 06442

Home Price Trends — Essex, CT

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Essex, CT is $722,000, with a year-over-year change of 4.8%. This indicates that home prices in Essex, CT are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 3.2%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$722,000	4.8%
Single Family	$784,000	4.5%
Condos	$395,000	7.3%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Essex, CT

Essex, CT lacks sufficient rental market data for analysis.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,800	$2,110
Studio Rent	$1,800	$1,800
1 Bed Rent	$1,550	$1,810
2 Bed Rent	$2,200	$2,820
3 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
4 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A

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% of Rental Stock

1 Bedroom

36.3%

2 Bedrooms

58.0%

3 Bedrooms

5.7%

Property Listings — Essex, CT

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Essex, CT is 73. This is a decrease of -23.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 18.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$1,270,000	15.0%
Listing Count	19	3.0%
Listings as % of Homes	1.3%	3.0%
Days on Market	81	-18.0%

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Demographics — Essex, CT

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Essex, CT has a population of 3,280, which has decreased by -6.4% over the past 5 years. Essex, CT is a less popular place for families, as children make up 11.7% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 66.2% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 24.5% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	3,280	-6.4%
% Under 18	11.7%	-4.1%
% Seniors	34.9%	-14.3%
% WFH	24.5%	206.2%
% w/ College Degree	66.2%	0.5%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Essex, CT is a predominantly white area, with 92.9% of the population identifying as white. The white population has grown by 7.5% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Essex, CT is hispanic, making up 2.4% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 9.2% of the population in Essex, CT, and this percentage has increased by 19.5% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	92.9%	7.5%
% Black	0.7%	-89.9%
% Hispanic	2.4%	300.0%
% Asian	0.4%	-87.9%
% Foreign Born	9.2%	19.5%

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Mortgage and Risk — Essex, CT

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 67 mortgage originations in Essex, CT, of which 96.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 43.0%, with 4.0% above 90% LTV (normal). This implies small mortgage risk in Essex, CT. Investor activity is low, as 3.0% of loans were by investors. 7.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	67
% Conventional Loans	96.0%
% Government Loans	4.0%
% Investor Loans	3.0%
% Second Loans	7.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	7.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Essex, CT

Essex, CT lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	1
Total Units Section 8	1
% Rentals under Section 8	0.3%
% Occupied Section 8	N/A

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	-$150	$1,550	$1,400
2 Bedroom	-$410	$2,200	$1,790
3 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$2,330
4 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$3,000

Essex, CT—06426

Key Metrics at a Glance

Other Zip Codes in Essex, CT

Home Price Trends — Essex, CT

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Essex, CT

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Essex, CT

Demographics — Essex, CT

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Essex, CT

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Essex, CT

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Essex, CT

Home Price to Income Ratio

Essex, CT — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	6
Median Home Price	$722,000
Median Household Income	$104,000

Essex, CT—06426

Key Metrics at a Glance

Other Zip Codes in Essex, CT

Home Price Trends — Essex, CT

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Essex, CT

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Essex, CT

Demographics — Essex, CT

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Essex, CT

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Essex, CT

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Essex, CT

Home Price to Income Ratio

Essex, CT — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Essex, CT

Essex, CT

Old Saybrook, CT

Deep River, CT

Old Lyme, CT

Frequently Asked Questions

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