What do homes cost across Essex County?
| City | Population | Median home value |
|---|---|---|
| Lynn | 100,905 | $472,600 |
| Lawrence | 88,297 | $393,500 |
| Haverhill | 67,387 | $426,900 |
| Peabody | 54,180 | $566,200 |
| Methuen Town | 53,043 | $472,200 |
| Salem | 44,241 | $497,400 |
| Beverly | 42,408 | $621,900 |
| Gloucester | 29,862 | $587,800 |
| Saugus | 28,599 | $589,500 |
| Danvers | 27,924 | $611,200 |
| Marblehead | 20,334 | $906,200 |
| Newburyport | 18,444 | $792,400 |
| Amesbury Town | 17,277 | $475,400 |
| Swampscott | 15,209 | $690,800 |
| Lynnfield | 12,964 | $904,200 |
What assistance is available in Essex County?
- MassHousing Down Payment Assistance (Option 1) — Up to $30,000; deferred; state-level. MassHousing · Verified October 23, 2026
- MassHousing Down Payment Assistance (Option 2) — Up to $25,000 at a fixed 2% rate over 15 years; second_mortgage; state-level. MassHousing · Verified October 23, 2026
Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates
- FHFA — 2026 Conforming Loan Limit Values
- HUD — 2026 FHA Forward Mortgage Limits (county file)
- MassHousing Down Payment Assistance (Option 1)
- MassHousing Down Payment Assistance (Option 2)
Data last updated October 23, 2026.
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