Compare: Suffolk County vs Essex County

Suffolk County, MA tends to be more expensive for home buyers than Essex County, MA. During the last year, Suffolk County home values have risen by 8.7%, while Essex County home values have risen by 4.8%. The median sale price in Suffolk County is $390,400, but the median listing price was $425,000, a 8.1% discount. Meanwhile in Essex County, the median selling price is $293,900, and the starting price had a median of $350,000, a 16.0% discount. In April, Suffolk County home sellers managed to move 500 houses, while Essex County saw 766 transactions.