Essex, Massachusetts CD rates range from 0.41% to 5.00% APY, verified by MonitorBankRates as of October 14, 2026. Current Essex, Massachusetts CD rates include Beacon Bank and TrustBeacon Bank and Trust8 Martin St, Essex, MA 01929A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.36%Real return: +0.50%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 24-Month Certificate of Deposit (CD) at 3.30% APY, Clinton Savings BankClinton Savings BankA-5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 15.56%Real return: +2.20%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 12-month Get Real Add-On CD at 5.00% APY, Rockland Federal Credit UnionRockland Federal Credit UnionA+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.09%Real return: +1.95%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 3 Year Share Certificate at 4.75% APY, Energy Credit UnionEnergy Credit UnionA+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.81%Real return: +1.95%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 60 Month Certificate of Deposit at 4.75% APY, and Happen BankHappen BankA+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.06%Real return: +1.80%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 2 Year Consumer Certificate of Deposit at 4.60% APY. CD rates as of October 14, 2026 according to verified data from MonitorBankRates.
Essex has 4 local institutions in our database, with CD rates as high as 3.30% APY from Beacon Bank and Trust at 8 Martin St, Essex, MA 01929. Use the tables below to compare all available CD terms and offers, including options from institutions serving the broader Massachusetts area. Rates are continually updated, so we recommend checking back frequently.
The Annual Percentage Yields (APYs) displayed reflect actual verified offers from top-rated institutions. Rates are subject to change at the institution's discretion without notice and may depend on your initial funding amount. A substantial penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal, which could reduce earnings on the account. CD Rates Last Updated and Verified: October 14, 2026
High-Yield Certificates of Deposit; Minimum daily balance of $10 required to earn APY; Rates effective as of 9/22/26
Minimum to open $1,000.00
Monthly Service Charge:
SPECIAL
Minimum to Obtain APY: N/A
Balance: $1,000 & up
Premium
Earn Up To
Relationship rate; requires Relationship Checking requirements to be maintained
Relationship pricing; requires Relationship Checking requirements; Min Daily Balance to earn APY: $100,000.00
Effective Date: March 13, 2026
Rate guaranteed for the length of the term.
Minimum daily balance to earn APY: $500.00
Min Daily Balance to earn APY: $100,000.00
Minimum Daily Balance to obtain APY: $500.00
Balance: $5,000 - $1,000
New Money Only: No; May be used for Traditional and Roth accounts: No; Open account
Daily Minimum Balance to Obtain APY** is $1,000
$500 minimum deposit to open and to earn stated dividend rate/yield; early withdrawal penalty may apply before maturity
Certificates; Effective Date: July 9, 2026
Fixed rate for the term; penalty may apply for early withdrawal; minimum balance required to open and earn the stated APY
Minimum to Earn APY: $500
Maximum deposit $250,000 per Member; may be subject to penalty for early withdrawal
Maximum deposit $250,000 per Member; may be subject to penalty for early withdrawal
No ATM access; no check writing
Must be an OWNER on a Beacon Bank checking account; Balance cannot exceed $1,000,000; No additional deposits before maturity; Early withdrawal penalty applies
Maximum opening deposit $500,000.00
High-Yield Certificates of Deposit; Minimum daily balance of $10 required to earn APY; Rates effective as of 9/22/26
Balance to open and earn APY: $1,000; $250,000 maximum deposit; Rate effective as of 11 October, 2026; Online
Monthly Service Charge:
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 3 months' interest; Interest Rate/APY: 4.11% / 4.20%
Available as IRA CD; Penalties may be imposed for early withdrawals
Minimum Daily Balance to obtain APY: $250.00
Homeowner CD; additional annualized bonus equal to interest earned in first six months if you also close a home mortgage loan with Leader Bank within that six-month term; effective annualized return 8.00% (not a separate rate)
Early withdrawal penalties may apply. Fees may reduce the investment below the principal held at the beginning of the term.
Minimum to open $1,000.00
Early withdrawal penalty: Yes; $500 minimum to open a CD and earn stated APY; Maximum balance limits apply
Early Withdrawal Penalty: Yes
Dividends post at certificate maturity; Maximum Balance: $1,000,000 per member; Withdrawal before maturity subject to penalty
IRA Certificate; Rates effective as of 10/12/2026; NCUA-insured: Yes
Term Share Certificate
Term Share Certificates / Term Share IRAs; APY effective 09/22/2026; new money required
Regular CD - min $500; Jumbo CD not offered at this term; A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Minimum to Obtain APY: N/A
Balance: $10.00; (1)
Tier 1; dividends post at maturity; 2 month dividend penalty for early withdrawal
Dividends post at maturity; 2 month dividend penalty for early withdrawal
Dividends post at maturity; 2 month dividend penalty for early withdrawal
IRA Savings Rates; Rates effective as of October 5, 2026
Term Deposit Savings; Minimum Balance: $500; Dividends compound monthly; penalty for early withdrawal
APY (Annual Percentage Yield) is for 12-month Get Real Add-On CD promotional rate CD. Rate effective 8/28/2025. The APY assumes interest remains on deposit until maturity. A withdrawal will reduce earnings. Minimum deposit of $100.00 required to open CD and a $10.00 minimum balance required to obtain APY. To qualify for this account, you must be 14-25 years of age with an active Get Real Checking Account or Get Real Savings Account. If you are under the age of 18 you will need a signature of a parent or a legal guardian as a joint owner. After the account is opened, you may make deposits until the maturity date. Deposits can be made at the branch or transferred from another account via online banking or our mobile app. At maturity, the 12-month Get Real Add-On CD will revert to a 12-month CD which will not accept additional deposits after the account is opened with the non-promotional APY at that time. Early withdrawal penalties may apply. Fees may reduce earnings. Offer may be withdrawn at any time. Not to be combined with any additional promotional offer. For more information, please call 978-365-3700.
Min balance tier: $100.000.00 (as printed)
In-Branch Only; Must Open In-Branch
Early withdrawal penalties may apply. Fees may reduce the investment below the principal held at the beginning of the term.
Minimum to open $1,000.00
Special Rate; featured rate from homepage; View all rate specials
Early withdrawal penalty: Yes; $500 minimum to open a CD and earn stated APY; Maximum balance limits apply
Early Withdrawal Penalty: Yes
Maximum deposit $250,000; Open now
Monthly Service Charge:
Tier 1; dividends post at maturity; 2 month dividend penalty for early withdrawal
Dividends post at maturity; 2 month dividend penalty for early withdrawal
Dividends post at maturity; 2 month dividend penalty for early withdrawal
Balance: $1,000 & up
Traditional/Roth IRA Term Deposit Certificates (TDC)
Compounding: Monthly; Personal accounts only
Minimum Daily Balance to obtain APY: $500.00
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 3 months' interest; Interest Rate/APY: 4.02% / 4.10%
Minimum Deposit of $1,000; Early Withdraw Fee does apply
Regular Share Certificate
IRA Share Certificate; Dividend rate; APY*
Traditional & Roth IRA's
$500 minimum deposit to open and to earn stated dividend rate/yield; early withdrawal penalty may apply before maturity
Rates on certificates of deposit are guaranteed for the length of the term
SEP (Simplified Employee Pension) IRA Certificates
High-Yield Certificates of Deposit; Minimum daily balance of $10 required to earn APY; Rates effective as of 9/22/26
Special CD; minimum balance of $10,000 required to open and obtain APY; maximum deposit $500,000; personal accounts only; penalty for premature withdrawal; Open online
Compounded: Daily
Open Now; Premier5 Banking APY
Available exclusively to organizations with documented 501c status; Minimum balance to open all CDs is $1,000; Early withdrawal penalty may apply
Premier5 Banking APY; Retirement Certificates of Deposit (IRA CDs); Minimum balance to open all CDs is $1,000; Available to new and existing customers; A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Early withdrawal penalty: Yes; $500 minimum to open a CD and earn stated APY; Maximum balance limits apply
Early Withdrawal Penalty: Yes
Special CD; minimum balance of $10,000 required to open and obtain APY; maximum deposit $500,000; personal accounts only; penalty for premature withdrawal; Open online
Balance to open and earn APY: $1,000; $250,000 maximum deposit; Rate effective as of 11 October, 2026; Online
Monthly Service Charge:
Balance: $1,000 & up
Early withdrawal penalties may apply. Fees may reduce the investment below the principal held at the beginning of the term.
Minimum to open $1,000.00
Compounding: Monthly; Personal accounts only
Primary or Joint Owner on Relationship Rewards Checking
Relationship rate; requires Relationship Checking requirements to be maintained
Relationship pricing; requires Relationship Checking requirements; Min Daily Balance to earn APY: $100,000.00
Compounded: Daily
Traditional/Roth IRA Term Deposit Certificates (TDC)
Regular Share Certificate
IRA Share Certificate; Dividend rate; APY*
Rates on certificates of deposit are guaranteed for the length of the term
SEP (Simplified Employee Pension) IRA Certificates
Open Online
$500 minimum deposit to open and to earn stated dividend rate/yield; early withdrawal penalty may apply before maturity
Location: available when account is opened in a Santander location in CT, DE, MA, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, or select areas in FL (Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward counties, and Collier county ZIP Code 34141); rates in other areas or for online openings may not be available; minimum deposit of $500; early withdrawal penalty applies
Balance: $500+; Limited time offer; open with as little as $500; for existing or new Private Checking account holders; Open Account: Apply Now
For existing or new Private Checking account holders; Open with as little as $500; Promotional APY; Minimum balance to earn stated APY is $500
Term Share Certificate
Minimum deposit $500.00 to open Share Certificate Account; Penalty for early withdrawal; Fees could reduce earnings
Regular CD - min $500; Jumbo CD not offered at this term; A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Maximum deposit $250,000 per Member; may be subject to penalty for early withdrawal
Maximum deposit $250,000 per Member; may be subject to penalty for early withdrawal
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 6 months' interest; Interest Rate/APY: 3.92% / 4.00%
Minimum daily balance to earn APY: $500.00
Min Daily Balance to earn APY: $100,000.00
Featured CD rate; Requires a qualifying M&T Bank checking account; Minimum deposit of $1,000 to open a CD
Requires a qualifying M&T Bank checking account (MyChoice Premium Checking, M&T Select, M&T Select With Interest, Power Checking or Advantage Checking) to open; maximum deposit $1,000,000 per account ($750,000 if opened online); early withdrawal penalty applies
Open Now; Premier5 Banking APY
Available exclusively to organizations with documented 501c status; Minimum balance to open all CDs is $1,000; Early withdrawal penalty may apply
No ATM access; no check writing
Must be an OWNER on a Beacon Bank checking account; Balance cannot exceed $1,000,000; No additional deposits before maturity; Early withdrawal penalty applies
Maximum opening deposit $500,000.00
Compounding: Monthly; Personal accounts only
Early withdrawal penalty: Yes; $500 minimum to open a CD and earn stated APY; Maximum balance limits apply
Early Withdrawal Penalty: Yes
Maximum deposit $250,000; Open now
Monthly Service Charge:
Traditional/Roth IRA Term Deposit Certificates (TDC)
Min balance tier: $50,000.00
Minimum to open $1,000.00
SPECIAL OFFER; Available with a one-time bump-up option
SPECIAL OFFER
Special Offer; One-time bump-up option available; Penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal; Rates effective September 21, 2026
Maximum deposit $250,000 per Member; may be subject to penalty for early withdrawal
Maximum deposit $250,000 per Member; may be subject to penalty for early withdrawal
Jumbo share certificate; early withdrawal penalty may apply
Regular Share Certificate
IRA Share Certificate; Dividend rate; APY*
Jumbo CD - min $50,000; A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
$500 minimum deposit to open and to earn stated dividend rate/yield; early withdrawal penalty may apply before maturity
Term Share Certificate
Regular CD - min $500; A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Open Now; Premier5 Banking APY
Available exclusively to organizations with documented 501c status; Minimum balance to open all CDs is $1,000; Early withdrawal penalty may apply
Premier5 Banking APY; Retirement Certificates of Deposit (IRA CDs); Minimum balance to open all CDs is $1,000; Available to new and existing customers; A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 6 months' interest; Interest Rate/APY: 3.83% / 3.90%
Open Now; PrimaryPlus Banking APY
PrimaryPlus Banking APY; Retirement Certificates of Deposit (IRA CDs); Minimum balance to open all CDs is $1,000; Available to new and existing customers; A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Open Now
Minimum balance to open all CDs is $1,000; early withdrawal penalty may apply
Retirement Certificates of Deposit (IRA CDs); Minimum balance to open all CDs is $1,000; Available to new and existing customers; A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Plus Spending APY: 3.88%; Premier Spending APY: 3.90%
Penalty for early withdrawal: 6 months dividend; Dividend paid at anniversary and then at maturity; Minimum balance $2,500.00
Dividend Rate: 3.75%
Available as IRA CD; Penalties may be imposed for early withdrawals
Compounding: Monthly; Personal accounts only
Early withdrawal penalty: Yes; $500 minimum to open a CD and earn stated APY; Maximum balance limits apply
Early Withdrawal Penalty: Yes
Balance to open and earn APY: $1,000; $250,000 maximum deposit; Rate effective as of 11 October, 2026; Online
Monthly Service Charge:
Min balance tier: $50,000.00
Traditional/Roth IRA Term Deposit Certificates (TDC)
Jumbo share certificate; early withdrawal penalty may apply
Minimum to open $1,000.00
Regular Share Certificate
IRA Share Certificate; Dividend rate; APY*
Jumbo CD - min $50,000; A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
$500 minimum deposit to open and to earn stated dividend rate/yield; early withdrawal penalty may apply before maturity
Term Share Certificate
IRA Term Share Certificate
Regular CD - min $500; A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Dividend Rate: 3.90%
Open Now; Premier5 Banking APY
Available exclusively to organizations with documented 501c status; Minimum balance to open all CDs is $1,000; Early withdrawal penalty may apply
Premier5 Banking APY; Retirement Certificates of Deposit (IRA CDs); Minimum balance to open all CDs is $1,000; Available to new and existing customers; A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Open Now; PrimaryPlus Banking APY
PrimaryPlus Banking APY; Retirement Certificates of Deposit (IRA CDs); Minimum balance to open all CDs is $1,000; Available to new and existing customers; A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Open Now
Minimum balance to open all CDs is $1,000; early withdrawal penalty may apply
Retirement Certificates of Deposit (IRA CDs); Minimum balance to open all CDs is $1,000; Available to new and existing customers; A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Plus Spending APY: 3.88%; Premier Spending APY: 3.90%
Regular term and IRA Certificates
IRA Savings Rates; Rates effective as of October 5, 2026
Term Deposit Savings; Minimum Balance: $500; Dividends compound monthly; penalty for early withdrawal
Open Online
Minimum deposit $500.00 to open Share Certificate Account; Penalty for early withdrawal; Fees could reduce earnings
SPECIAL OFFER
Early withdrawal penalty: Yes; $500 minimum to open a CD and earn stated APY; Maximum balance limits apply
Early Withdrawal Penalty: Yes
Min balance tier: $50,000.00
Monthly Service Charge:
Jumbo share certificate; early withdrawal penalty may apply
Minimum to open $1,000.00
Jumbo CD - min $50,000; A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Regular Share Certificate
IRA Share Certificate; Dividend rate; APY*
$500 minimum deposit to open and to earn stated dividend rate/yield; early withdrawal penalty may apply before maturity
Term Share Certificate
Regular CD - min $500; A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Dividend Rate: 3.95%
Regular term and IRA Certificates
IRA Savings Rates; Rates effective as of October 5, 2026
Term Deposit Savings; Minimum Balance: $500; Dividends compound monthly; penalty for early withdrawal
Minimum deposit $500.00 to open Share Certificate Account; Penalty for early withdrawal; Fees could reduce earnings
Premier5 Banking APY
Available exclusively to organizations with documented 501c status; Minimum balance to open all CDs is $1,000; Early withdrawal penalty may apply
Premier5 Banking APY; Retirement Certificates of Deposit (IRA CDs); Minimum balance to open all CDs is $1,000; Available to new and existing customers; A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
PrimaryPlus Banking APY
PrimaryPlus Banking APY; Retirement Certificates of Deposit (IRA CDs); Minimum balance to open all CDs is $1,000; Available to new and existing customers; A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Minimum balance to open all CDs is $1,000; early withdrawal penalty may apply
Retirement Certificates of Deposit (IRA CDs); Minimum balance to open all CDs is $1,000; Available to new and existing customers; A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Plus Spending APY: 3.58%; Premier Spending APY: 3.60%
Relationship pricing; requires Relationship Checking requirements; Min Daily Balance to earn APY: $100,000.00
Jumbo rate for deposits of $100,000 or more; APY assumes Direct Advantage Checking, without it APY is 0.10% lower
Available as IRA CD; Penalties may be imposed for early withdrawals
Minimum Balance to Open & Earn APY: $500.00; Maximum opening deposit of $250,000.00 per certificate of deposit account; Early withdrawal penalty applies
Balance: $1,000 & up
Min balance tier: $50,000.00
Early withdrawal penalty: Yes; $500 minimum to open a CD and earn stated APY; Maximum balance limits apply
Early Withdrawal Penalty: Yes
Monthly Service Charge:
Jumbo CD - min $50,000; A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Jumbo share certificate; early withdrawal penalty may apply
Early withdrawal penalties may apply. Fees may reduce the investment below the principal held at the beginning of the term.
Minimum to open $1,000.00
Regular Share Certificate
IRA Share Certificate; Dividend rate; APY*
Term Share Certificate
IRA Term Share Certificate
Regular CD - min $500; A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
$500 minimum deposit to open and to earn stated dividend rate/yield; early withdrawal penalty may apply before maturity
Dividend Rate: 4.00%
Regular term and IRA Certificates
IRA Savings Rates; Rates effective as of October 5, 2026
Term Deposit Savings; Minimum Balance: $500; Dividends compound monthly; penalty for early withdrawal
Minimum deposit $500.00 to open Share Certificate Account; Penalty for early withdrawal; Fees could reduce earnings
Member must be at least 18 years of age and have a minimum monthly direct deposit of $1,500 into a Premium Checking account; minimum opening deposit of $10,000 for Premium Certificate
Premier5 Banking APY
Available exclusively to organizations with documented 501c status; Minimum balance to open all CDs is $1,000; Early withdrawal penalty may apply
Premier5 Banking APY; Retirement Certificates of Deposit (IRA CDs); Minimum balance to open all CDs is $1,000; Available to new and existing customers; A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
PrimaryPlus Banking APY
PrimaryPlus Banking APY; Retirement Certificates of Deposit (IRA CDs); Minimum balance to open all CDs is $1,000; Available to new and existing customers; A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Minimum balance to open all CDs is $1,000; early withdrawal penalty may apply
Retirement Certificates of Deposit (IRA CDs); Minimum balance to open all CDs is $1,000; Available to new and existing customers; A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Plus Spending APY: 3.58%; Premier Spending APY: 3.60%
Jumbo rate for deposits of $100,000 or more; APY assumes Direct Advantage Checking, without it APY is 0.10% lower
Dividends compounded daily; APY assumes Direct Advantage Checking, without it APY is 0.10% lower; Dividend rate applies to standard balances
Relationship pricing; requires Relationship Checking requirements; Min Daily Balance to earn APY: $100,000.00
Also applies to IRA Certificates; no additional deposits after account opening
Maximum opening deposit $500,000.00
Minimum daily average balance to earn the Annual Percentage Yield is $10.00. Interest compounded monthly. A penalty may be imposed for withdrawal before maturity. Withdrawal of interest will reduce earnings. Please see Terms & Conditions for full account details.
Minimum daily average balance to earn the Annual Percentage Yield is $10.00. Interest compounded monthly. A penalty may be imposed for withdrawal before maturity. Withdrawal of interest will reduce earnings. Please see Terms & Conditions for full account details.
Maximum deposit $250,000 per Member; may be subject to penalty for early withdrawal
Maximum deposit $250,000 per Member; may be subject to penalty for early withdrawal
Compare local Essex, MA CD rate quotes against the statewide average
Daily CD rate averages tracked across our database of 8,500+ banks and credit unions, updated every evening.
Massachusetts 12-month CD rates rose 0.054 points over the past 7 days to 2.802% APY.
Massachusetts 6-month CD rates rose 0.032 points over the past 7 days to 2.688% APY.
Where are Massachusetts CD rates headed through October 2027?
Projections based on Fed funds rate futures and historical CD-to-fed-funds spread model. Not financial advice.
Annual interest earnings at today’s Massachusetts average APYs. State average used where available; national average as fallback.
| CD Term | MA Avg APY | $5,000 | $10,000 | $25,000 | $50,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Month CD | 1.948% | $97.42 | $194.84 | $487.10 | $974.20 |
| 6-Month CD | 2.688% | $134.42 | $268.84 | $672.10 | $1,344.20 |
| 12-Month CD | 2.802% | $140.12 | $280.23 | $700.57 | $1,401.15 |
| 18-Month CD | 2.831% | $141.56 | $283.11 | $707.78 | $1,415.55 |
| 24-Month CD | 2.636% | $131.79 | $263.58 | $658.95 | $1,317.90 |
| 36-Month CD | 2.461% | $123.05 | $246.10 | $615.25 | $1,230.50 |
| 48-Month CD | 2.308% | $115.41 | $230.83 | $577.07 | $1,154.15 |
| 60-Month CD | 2.450% | $122.51 | $245.02 | $612.55 | $1,225.10 |
| Earnings shown are annualized (APY basis). Actual earnings for sub-12-month terms will be proportionally lower at maturity. Rates as of October 14, 2026. | |||||
$25,000 split equally across 5 terms using today’s Massachusetts average rates. As each CD matures, reinvest at the 36-month rung.
| Rung | Term | Deposit | MA Avg APY | Annual Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3-Month CD | $5,000 | 1.948% | $97.42 |
| 2 | 6-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.688% | $134.42 |
| 3 | 12-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.802% | $140.12 |
| 4 | 24-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.636% | $131.79 |
| 5 | 36-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.461% | $123.05 |
| Total ($25,000 invested) | $25,000 | 2.507% blended | $626.80/yr | |
Ladder example uses equal $5,000 rungs and Massachusetts average APYs. Actual earnings depend on the specific institution and product chosen. Use the calculator above to model your exact deposit amounts.
MonitorBankRates tracks 1,595 CD rates from 63 banks and 66 credit unions with locations in Essex, Massachusetts, plus national online institutions available to Massachusetts residents. Our proprietary aggregation system pulls verified rate data directly from each institution’s official website, no estimates, no national averages passed off as real offers.
Every rate listed includes the institution’s Safety Grade (A+ to F), Star Rating (1 to 5), and Texas Ratio, objective financial health metrics calculated from FDIC and NCUA regulatory data, so you can compare yield and institutional safety in one place.
Current top rate: Beacon Bank and Trust offers a CD at 3.30% APY with a minimum deposit of $1,000. Use the rate table above to compare all current offers in Essex, Massachusetts.
What to compare when shopping for a CD in Essex, Massachusetts
To find the best APYs in Essex, Massachusetts, start with credit unions and online-only banks: Essex, Massachusetts has 66 credit unions in our database, and they consistently offer some of the highest yields because they have lower overhead than traditional banks and compete aggressively for deposits.
Always compare the APY (Annual Percentage Yield), not just the interest rate. The APY reflects compounding and is the true measure of what you’ll earn.
Also compare the early withdrawal penalty. Common penalties range from 30 to 180 days of interest depending on the term. If you’re unsure whether you’ll need the funds early, a no-penalty CD or a high-yield savings account may be a better fit.
Local demographics and economic context for CD savers. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2024
12.7% of residents are 65 or older, below the national average of 17.3%; a low unemployment rate of 2.2% reflects a strong local economy. At today’s MA 12-month CD average of 2.802%, saving 10% of the local median salary ($6,100/year) and putting it in a CD would earn an additional $171 annually in interest.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates 2024. Median earnings from ACS 2023 place-level estimates.
What to compare when choosing between a CD and other deposit accounts
| Feature | CD | High-Yield Savings | Money Market | 6-Month CD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rate Type | Fixed APY | Variable APY | Variable APY | Fixed APY |
| Liquidity | Locked for term | Anytime | Anytime | Locked 6 months |
| Early Withdrawal | Penalty (months of interest) | None | None | Penalty (90 to 180 days interest) |
| FDIC / NCUA Insured | Yes (up to $250K) | Yes (up to $250K) | Yes (up to $250K) | Yes (up to $250K) |
| Check / Debit Access | No | Usually no | Often yes | No |
| Best For | Known savings goal, CD ladder | Emergency fund, flexible savings | Liquid savings with check-writing | Slightly higher yield, less urgency |
A certificate of deposit (CD) is a deposit account that holds a fixed sum of money for a fixed term, commonly three months to five years, in exchange for a guaranteed interest rate. In return for leaving the money untouched until the term ends, a saver in Essex, Massachusetts typically earns a higher rate than a standard savings account pays. CDs from banks are insured by the FDIC and those from credit unions by the NCUA, in Essex, Massachusetts as everywhere in the U.S.
The term is the length of time the money is committed before the CD matures. Shorter terms such as three or six months give Essex, Massachusetts savers easier access to their funds. For example, Beacon Bank and Trust is offering its 6-Month Certificate of Deposit (CD) at 3.30% APY. Longer terms such as three or five years usually pay higher rates. On the longer end, Energy Credit Union is offering its 60 Month Certificate of Deposit at 4.75% APY. When a CD matures, the depositor can withdraw the principal and interest or roll the balance into a new term, so it helps to match the term to when the money will actually be needed.
CDs are among the lowest-risk savings products available because the rate is fixed for the full term and the balance is federally insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per institution, per ownership category. For a Essex, Massachusetts saver, the main trade-off is liquidity: withdrawing funds before maturity usually triggers an early-withdrawal penalty, often 30 to 180 days of interest depending on the term.
Interest on a CD is calculated using the annual percentage yield (APY), which reflects the effect of compounding over a year. Depending on the institution, interest may be credited monthly, quarterly, or at maturity, and can be paid out to a linked account or added back to the CD to compound. When comparing the Essex, Massachusetts CDs listed above, a saver gets the truest picture of total earnings by looking at APY rather than the nominal rate.
Most CDs carry a fixed rate that is locked for the entire term, protecting a Essex, Massachusetts depositor if market rates fall after the account is opened. Some institutions offer variable-rate or bump-up CDs whose rate can change during the term; these may start lower but allow the rate to rise if conditions improve. Which is better depends on the direction a saver expects rates to move.
See exactly what a CD will earn by maturity. Enter your deposit, pick a term, and set the APY, or click any current Essex, Massachusetts rate on the right to apply that term and rate instantly. CD rates are fixed for the full term.
Assumes the APY is held to maturity with interest compounding and remaining in the CD. Early withdrawals typically forfeit 30 to 180 days of interest. Estimates are for informational purposes only.
At today’s MA top rate of 3.30% APY, a $10,000 deposit earns $330 in the first year. Enter your amount to see your exact return.
Essex, Massachusetts CD LadderMA CD rates currently range from 1.948% (3-month) to 2.461% (36-month). Model a ladder with local rates to keep cash accessible while maximizing yield.
Early Withdrawal PenaltyBefore locking into a Essex, Massachusetts CD at 3.30% APY, know your exit cost. Most institutions charge 90 to 180 days of interest. Calculate your real net return if you need early access.
CD vs. High-Yield SavingsMassachusetts’s average 12-month CD is 2.802% APY. Compare locking in that rate against a flexible high-yield savings account to see which earns more for your deposit and timeline.
Independent, Free, and Unbiased Rate Comparisons: MonitorBankRates.com is an independent rate comparison service. Our Essex, Massachusetts CD rate tables are free for consumers to use, and we do not receive payment from any financial institution to be included or to be ranked in any particular order. Listings are based solely on the rates each institution publicly advertises on its own website.
A Note on Third-Party Rate Tools: Some pages on our site also feature rate comparison widgets and tools provided by third-party partners. These tools may include sponsored listings or affiliate links, and we may receive compensation when users click through them. We clearly label these widgets so you can tell at a glance which rates come from our independent MonitorBankRates.com tables and which come from our advertising partners.
Direct-Sourced & Verified CD Rate Data: We aggregate certificate of deposit (CD) rates for Essex, Massachusetts directly from the official websites of banks and credit unions using our proprietary rate aggregation technology and a dedicated team of rate updaters. By sourcing data from the institutions' own digital properties and manually verifying yields daily, every rate on MonitorBankRates.com is highly accurate and trustworthy.
Local, Regional, and National Coverage: Our systems constantly monitor the market to provide a complete picture of available yields in Essex, Massachusetts. We feature a comprehensive mix of institutions, from neighborhood credit unions and competitive regional banks to high-yield CDs from large national institutions available to savers in MA.
Daily Updates & Time-Stamped Accuracy: Our rate updaters verify and update CD rates daily. Because yields can fluctuate rapidly, every CD product listed features its own specific “last updated” date for full transparency.