Town of

Essex

Connecticut
essexct.gov
29 West Avenue, 06426
Phone: (860) 767-4340
First Selectman: Norm Needleman

Sustainable CT Designation: Silver Certified

Demographics

Population6,847
Median Household Income (2022)$96,734
Per Capita Income (2022)$63,794
Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate70.85%
Median Home Value (2023)$539,300
Median Rent (2023)$1,637
Total Households (2025)3,041

Municipal Finances

Total Net Grand List (2023)$1,458,062,412
Equalized Net Grand List (ENGL) 2022$2,311,959,365
Adjusted Equalized Net Grand List per Capita$147,504.53
Mill Rate-Real and Personal Property(FY 2025)18.63
Mill Rate-Motor Vehicles18.63
Net Real Property Levy (FY25)$92,545,988.93
Net Personal Property Levy (2025)$9,262,309.71
Net Motor Vehicle Levy (2025)$10,888,409.45
Total Tax Levy$112,696,708.09
Tiered PILOT$10,423.71
Town Aid Road$288,180.47
Local Capital Improvement (LoCIP)$61909.72
Municipal Grants-in-Aid$74,547
Education Cost Sharing$215,553
Special Education and Expansion Development (SEED)$1,026
Total State Grants$651,608.36
Tax Exempt Property as % of 2022 Grand List4.40%

Governance

Form of GovernmentSelectman-Town Meeting
CEO Term Length2
Take Office DateOne week after election
Town Hall of Essex

Town Hall

Wants you To KNOW

Essex consists of three unique villages and is ideally located on the Connecticut River a few short miles from Long Island Sound. Well-known for its beautiful landscapes, majestic trees and gardens, fascinating architecture, and cultural and historical attractions, we are a boating and sailing destination as well. Essex is famous for hosting a multitude of parades throughout the year and offers an outstanding culinary and shopping experience to our residents and visitors. Come experience, explore and enjoy the small-town enchantment of Essex, Connecticut.

Geography

CountyMiddlesex
Council of Government (COG)Lower Connecticut River Valley Council of Governments (RiverCOG)
Area (sq. miles)11.8 mi²
Public Roads-Town42.82

Representation

US Congressional District2
State Senate Districts33
State House36
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