Housing by town in Essex County, Massachusetts
Essex County, Massachusetts has 48 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,756 (±$23) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
36.5% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $1,241 in 2015–2019 (+41.5%; Up after inflation).
Lynnfield has the highest median gross rent ($2,676) and Boxford the lowest ($776).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,756 (±$23)
- Households that rent
- 36.5%
- Median household income
- $101,883
- Places
- 48
Cities, towns and townships in Essex County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amesbury | $1,683 | 31.4% | $103,554 | $519,300 | $7,360 |
| Andover | $2,201 | 20.1% | $172,606 | $855,600 | $10,000 or more |
| Beverly | $1,771 | 39.9% | $106,044 | $650,300 | $6,836 |
| Boxford | $776 | 5.1% | $200,871 | $907,000 | $10,000 or more |
| Danvers | $2,076 | 30.8% | $125,395 | $644,200 | $6,654 |
| Essex | $1,964 | 25.0% | $157,147 | $897,400 | $10,000 or more |
| Georgetown | $2,223 | 16.0% | $151,595 | $651,200 | $7,272 |
| Gloucester | $1,411 | 36.1% | $83,883 | $600,600 | $6,152 |
| Groveland | $1,825 | 9.7% | $141,487 | $610,900 | $6,593 |
| Hamilton | $1,794 | 15.3% | $129,833 | $720,000 | $10,000 or more |
| Haverhill | $1,668 | 37.2% | $88,326 | $453,900 | $4,772 |
| Ipswich | $1,598 | 25.6% | $138,750 | $745,400 | $7,960 |
| Lawrence | $1,662 | 71.9% | $60,433 | $415,200 | $3,422 |
| Lynn | $1,722 | 51.9% | $75,043 | $510,100 | $5,384 |
| Lynnfield | $2,676 | 12.7% | $175,265 | $917,600 | $10,000 or more |
| Manchester-by-the-Sea | $1,811 | 25.3% | $206,389 | $942,000 | $9,291 |
| Marblehead | $1,764 | 14.8% | $182,132 | $943,900 | $8,309 |
| Merrimac | $1,352 | 18.7% | $123,054 | $553,400 | $7,399 |
| Methuen | $1,749 | 27.7% | $113,310 | $499,700 | $5,061 |
| Middleton | $1,407 | 7.3% | $167,402 | $742,700 | $8,785 |
| Nahant | $1,777 | 21.1% | $112,762 | $748,800 | $6,615 |
| Newbury | $1,806 | 14.2% | $174,868 | $840,600 | $6,661 |
| Newburyport | $1,592 | 22.5% | $139,625 | $834,000 | $7,944 |
| North Andover | $2,223 | 30.2% | $140,670 | $732,900 | $7,767 |
| Peabody | $1,950 | 34.4% | $96,657 | $596,200 | $5,065 |
| Rockport | $1,851 | 31.7% | $96,250 | $746,100 | $6,215 |
| Rowley | $1,603 | 18.3% | $132,734 | $667,300 | $8,309 |
| Salem | $1,836 | 50.3% | $85,153 | $542,800 | $6,114 |
| Salisbury | $1,691 | 28.8% | $93,361 | $478,700 | $4,604 |
| Saugus | $2,241 | 28.5% | $101,539 | $603,400 | $6,049 |
| Swampscott | $2,303 | 24.1% | $134,386 | $771,100 | $7,936 |
| Topsfield | $1,115 | 9.6% | $195,718 | $853,400 | $10,000 or more |
| Wenham | — | 14.3% | $194,781 | $885,400 | $10,000 or more |
| West Newbury | $1,675 | 4.2% | $179,500 | $808,200 | $9,240 |
Unincorporated communities in Essex County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andover (community) | $1,759 | 33.9% | $126,563 | $726,100 | $9,040 |
| Boxford (community) | — | 9.9% | $188,482 | $979,100 | $10,000 or more |
| Danvers (community) | $2,076 | 30.8% | $125,395 | $644,200 | $6,654 |
| Essex (community) | $1,866 | 27.3% | $161,250 | $797,100 | $10,000 or more |
| Ipswich (community) | $1,530 | 37.9% | $104,102 | $598,400 | $6,736 |
| Lynnfield (community) | $2,676 | 12.7% | $175,265 | $917,600 | $10,000 or more |
| Marblehead (community) | $1,764 | 14.8% | $182,132 | $943,900 | $8,309 |
| Nahant (community) | $1,777 | 21.1% | $112,762 | $748,800 | $6,615 |
| Rockport (community) | $1,777 | 33.7% | $86,250 | $748,200 | $6,265 |
| Rowley (community) | $1,663 | 21.4% | $109,622 | $614,800 | $6,865 |
| Salisbury (community) | $1,770 | 34.5% | $92,469 | $465,900 | $4,561 |
| Saugus (community) | $2,241 | 28.5% | $101,539 | $603,400 | $6,049 |
| Swampscott (community) | $2,303 | 24.1% | $134,386 | $771,100 | $7,936 |
| Topsfield (community) | $994 | 18.0% | $191,146 | $836,600 | $10,000 or more |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $36,000 | $60,000 | $96,000 |
| 2 people | $41,150 | $68,600 | $109,700 |
| 3 people | $46,300 | $77,150 | $123,400 |
| 4 people | $51,400 | $85,700 | $137,100 |
| 5 people | $55,550 | $92,600 | $148,100 |
| 6 people | $59,650 | $99,450 | $159,050 |
| 7 people | $63,750 | $106,300 | $170,050 |
| 8 people | $67,850 | $113,150 | $181,000 |
How the places in Essex County rank across Massachusetts
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Crime reported to police in Essex County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2,045 | 253 | 6,440 | 796 | 808,780 | 34 of 34 |
| 2024 | 2,110 | 257 | 6,921 | 844 | 819,659 | 33 of 34 |
| 2025 | 1,854 | 224 | 6,043 | 732 | 825,886 | 34 of 34 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Essex County recorded 1,854 violent and 6,043 property crimes, 224 and 732 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Essex County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynn Police Department | 103,819 | 582 | 1,152 |
| Lawrence Police Department | 89,201 | 322 | 802 |
| Haverhill Police Department | 68,267 | 225 | 460 |
| Peabody Police Department | 55,523 | 162 | 348 |
| Methuen Police Department | 54,591 | 62 | 323 |
| Salem Police Department | 46,067 | 32 | 588 |
| Beverly Police Department | 43,268 | 84 | 214 |
| Andover Police Department | 36,920 | 32 | 208 |
| North Andover Police Department | 32,340 | 32 | 142 |
| Gloucester Police Department | 30,595 | 69 | 166 |
| Saugus Police Department | 29,056 | 49 | 370 |
| Danvers Police Department | 28,648 | 37 | 448 |
| Marblehead Police Department | 20,563 | 16 | 90 |
| Newburyport Police Department | 19,333 | 14 | 90 |
| Amesbury Police Department | 17,607 | 16 | 96 |
ZIP codes in Essex County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01960 | 54,474 | $1,950 | $596,700 | $96,501 | 34.6% |
| 01844 | 53,420 | $1,749 | $499,800 | $113,212 | 27.7% |
| 01841 | 52,769 | $1,672 | $403,400 | $56,971 | 68.9% |
| 01902 | 50,066 | $1,673 | $478,000 | $67,046 | 63.1% |
| 01970 | 44,738 | $1,836 | $542,900 | $85,041 | 50.4% |
| 01915 | 41,994 | $1,770 | $649,700 | $104,918 | 40.6% |
| 01810 | 35,648 | $2,201 | $855,600 | $172,606 | 20.1% |
| 01845 | 32,494 | $2,223 | $732,900 | $140,670 | 30.2% |
| 01930 | 30,075 | $1,411 | $600,600 | $83,883 | 36.1% |
| 01906 | 28,773 | $2,241 | $603,400 | $101,539 | 28.5% |
| 01905 | 28,221 | $1,869 | $499,200 | $84,333 | 48.3% |
| 01923 | 27,991 | $2,076 | $644,200 | $125,395 | 30.8% |
| 01843 | 27,445 | $1,746 | $429,100 | $67,585 | 68.1% |
| 01830 | 26,530 | $1,644 | $467,000 | $78,571 | 42.2% |
| 01832 | 26,386 | $1,648 | $429,000 | $83,041 | 38.9% |
| 01904 | 21,003 | $1,822 | $560,500 | $99,614 | 17.6% |
| 01945 | 20,470 | $1,764 | $942,200 | $179,583 | 14.7% |
| 01950 | 18,652 | $1,592 | $834,000 | $139,625 | 22.5% |
| 01913 | 17,403 | $1,683 | $519,300 | $103,554 | 31.4% |
| 01907 | 15,277 | $2,303 | $771,100 | $134,386 | 24.1% |
| 01835 | 14,782 | $1,852 | $468,800 | $113,578 | 24.6% |
| 01938 | 13,930 | $1,598 | $745,400 | $138,750 | 25.6% |
| 01940 | 13,285 | $2,676 | $905,400 | $173,214 | 12.3% |
| 01949 | 9,816 | $1,407 | $742,700 | $167,402 | 7.3% |
| 01952 | 9,281 | $1,691 | $478,700 | $93,361 | 28.8% |
| 01840 | 8,522 | $1,413 | — | $42,211 | 97.5% |
| 01833 | 8,432 | $2,223 | $653,500 | $153,750 | 16.1% |
| 01921 | 8,250 | $776 | $904,200 | $200,672 | 5.0% |
| 01982 | 7,680 | $1,794 | $720,800 | $132,571 | 15.2% |
| 01966 | 7,009 | $1,851 | $746,100 | $96,250 | 31.7% |
| 01834 | 6,777 | $1,825 | $610,900 | $141,487 | 9.7% |
| 01860 | 6,748 | $1,352 | $553,400 | $123,054 | 18.7% |
| 01983 | 6,564 | $1,115 | $853,400 | $195,718 | 9.6% |
| 01969 | 6,251 | $1,603 | $667,300 | $132,734 | 18.3% |
| 01944 | 5,403 | $1,811 | $942,000 | $206,389 | 25.3% |
| 01984 | 4,929 | — | $885,400 | $194,781 | 14.3% |
| 01985 | 4,591 | $1,675 | $808,200 | $179,500 | 4.2% |
| 01929 | 3,621 | $1,964 | $902,000 | $156,442 | 25.4% |
| 01922 | 3,450 | — | $804,900 | $142,207 | 20.6% |
| 01951 | 3,327 | $1,856 | $854,700 | $182,684 | 8.6% |
| 01908 | 3,325 | $1,777 | $748,800 | $112,762 | 21.1% |
| 01901 | 2,419 | $1,363 | — | $36,119 | 97.9% |
| 01965 | 671 | — | $662,400 | $250,000 or more | 2.1% |
| 01937 | 107 | — | — | — | — |
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Questions about Essex County
What is the crime rate in Essex County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Essex County recorded 224 violent and 732 property crimes per 100,000 residents (1,854 violent and 6,043 property crimes in all).
Which place in Essex County has the highest rent?
Lynnfield has the highest median gross rent, $2,676 (±$219) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Essex County has the lowest rent?
Boxford has the lowest median gross rent, $776 (±$13) a month.
What is the median rent in Essex County, Massachusetts?
The median gross rent in Essex County is $1,756 (±$23) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Essex County, Massachusetts
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Essex County, Massachusetts
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH HUD Metro FMR Area
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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