Town of
Essex
Massachusetts
Phone: 978-768-6531
Town Administrator:
Brendhan ZubrickiSelect Board:
Alva Ingaharro
Ruth Pereen
Peter Phippen
Annual Town Meeting:
May 6, 2024May, 1st Monday
Municipal Election:
May 13, 2024May, 2nd Monday
Demographics
| Population | 3,668 | |
| Population Density | 263 | |
| Registered Voters | 2,846 | |
| Income Per Capita | $73,034 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $294,779 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 81.1% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $731,000 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,556 | |
| Total Households | 1,378 | |
| Average Household Size | 2.67 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $13.88 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $13.88 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $1,066,710,667 | |
| Total Expenditures | $17,214,438 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $16,151,803 | |
| State Aid | $316,717 | |
| Local Receipts | $1,987,593 | |
| CPA Year Enacted | 2,007 | |
| CPA Surcharge | 1.501.50% | |
| CPA Exemptions | Low income, first $100,000 - residentialLow income, first $100,000 - residential |
Town Hall
Wants you To KNOW
Essex Town Hall is likely the only shingle-style town hall in the United States, according to the research performed when the building was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
Governance
| Form of Government | Select Board – Town Meeting | |
| Incorporation Date | 1,819 | |
| Chief Municipal Official | Town Administrator | |
| Policy Board | Board of Selectmen | |
| Size of Policy Board | 3 | |
| Legislative Body | Open Town Meeting |
Geography
| County | Essex | |
| Area | 14 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 29.6 mi | |
| Regional Planning Agency | Metropolitan Area Planning Council |
Representation
U.S. Senate (statewide)
Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren
U.S. House
Seth Moulton
Mass. Senate
Bruce Tarr
Mass. House
Ann-Margaret Ferrante