Essex, MO Market Trends

Last updated November 14, 2026

The median home price in Essex is $285,000, up 319.7% year-over-year. Median price per square foot is up 181.8% at $155/sq. ft. Homes are selling in 101 days on average, compared to 131 days last year. As of November 14, 2026, there is 1 active listing on the market, with 1 new listing in the last 7 days.

Median home price

$285K

319.7% YoY

YoY price change

+319.7%

+$217,100

Days on market

101

-30 days YoY

Active homes

1

85.7% YoY

Market trends and statistics

Median list price

$285,000

319.7% YoY

Inventory

1

85.7% YoY

Price per SqFt

$155

181.8% YoY

Days on market

101 days

22.9% YoY

Home size

1,828 sqft

54.8% YoY

Compare nearby cities

City	Median price	YoY change	$/Sqft	Days on market	Active homes
Essex	$285,000	+319.7%	$155	101	1
Richland	$478,450	+17.0%	$178	94	40
Dexter	$219,900	+12.2%	$110	92	66
Bloomfield	$166,950	-56.9%	$136	59	18
Morehouse	$132,500	+39.5%	$66	146	2
Canalou	$35,000	—	$66	2	1

Education in Essex, MO

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Richland R-I School District

Richland R-I School District has 1 high school, 1 middle school, and 1 elementary school. It has an overall average GreatSchools rating of 7/10.

10/10

Richland Elementary School

Grades PK, K-6

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