New Haven metro, CT relocation guide
Moving to Essex Village, CT
$751,900Median home value
MiddlesexArea
Commuter-friendlyCommute profile
About Essex Village
Essex Village is the historic waterfront village at the heart of the town of Essex, on the Connecticut River in the Lower Connecticut River Valley. Once one of New England's great shipbuilding centers — over 600 vessels were built here between the Revolution and the Civil War — its Federal-style Main Street is now lined with shops, galleries and the Griswold Inn (1776). The Connecticut River Museum and Essex Steam Train anchor its maritime identity.
Home prices in Essex Village
The median home value in Essex Village is $751,900.
Top places in Essex Village
- Main Street — Federal-style shops, galleries and restaurants.
- The Griswold Inn — operating since 1776, one of America's oldest inns.
- Connecticut River Museum — maritime history on the waterfront.
- Essex Steam Train & Riverboat — vintage train and riverboat excursions.
- Ivoryton Playhouse — regional theater in the village of Ivoryton.
Commuting from Essex Village
- ~40 min to New Haven via CT-9 and I-95.
- ~35 min to Hartford via CT-9.
- Shore Line East commuter rail at Old Saybrook (~15 min) to New Haven and New London.
Essex Village FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Essex Village, CT?
The median home value in Essex Village is $751,900. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Essex Village, CT?
~40 min to New Haven via CT-9 and I-95.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the Connecticut State Department of Education.