About
Life in Essex Junction
Essex Junction is a community of 10,720 people in Vermont. The median household income is $89,257, median rent runs about $1,544 per month, and median home values are around $407,500. Unemployment is low at 2.2%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Essex Junction at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
9.5%
Foreign-Born
10.5%
Broadband Internet
94.7%
of households
Population Growth
+3.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics10.5% foreign-born, most often from Nepal
Who lives in Essex Junction: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Essex Junction, the largest foreign-born group is from Nepal (18.3%), and 5.1% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
19.6%
of residents
65 and Older
14.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
27.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
27.7%
of households
Married Couples
49.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.26
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 25% above VT average
Rent, home values, and income in Essex Junction
In Essex Junction, rent runs 25% above the VT average, and home values are 29% above the VT average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
60.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
14.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$6,797
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
59.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1983
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.0%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts below VT average
Unemployment in Essex Junction
Unemployment in Essex Junction is 0.5 percentage points lower than the VT average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Essex Junction Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute19.2 min avg
How Essex Junction residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Essex Junction, most residents drive alone to work (67%), and 79% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 2 mi
Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport (BTV)
Small hub710k passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safety
Crime rates
Crime data not available
No police agency in the FBI's crime data covers Essex Junction, so there's no local crime rate to show.
Natural DisastersWinter Weather most common — 24 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
63.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Chittenden County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Chittenden County, which includes Essex Junction, the most common type is winter weather, with 24 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | Winter Weather | $105,000 |
| 2024 | 19 | Winter Weather | $1.2M |
| 2023 | 18 | Winter Weather | $267,000 |
| 2022 | 20 | Winter Storm | $1.2M |
| 2021 | 17 | Winter Weather | $222,000 |
| 2020 | 17 | Winter Weather | $304,000 |
| 2019 | 16 | Winter Storm | $1.3M |
| 2018 | 19 | Winter Storm | $1.4M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Chittenden County, county-wide
Air Quality38 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Chittenden County, which includes Essex Junction, is typically good — 320 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
38
Good Days
320
per year
Moderate Days
41
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Chittenden County, county-wide
Climate79°F summers, 13°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Essex Junction has mild summers (avg high 79°F) and very cold winters (avg low 13°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
54°/34°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
79°/59°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
59°/41°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
31°/13°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
42.3"
Annual Snowfall
85.9"
Hot Days/Year
8
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
158
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
166
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28°F | 10°F | 2.49" |
| Feb | 31°F | 11°F | 2.11" |
| Mar | 40°F | 21°F | 2.70" |
| Apr | 54°F | 35°F | 3.49" |
| May | 68°F | 47°F | 3.96" |
| Jun | 77°F | 56°F | 4.64" |
| Jul | 81°F | 61°F | 4.51" |
| Aug | 80°F | 59°F | 4.00" |
| Sep | 72°F | 52°F | 3.98" |
| Oct | 58°F | 40°F | 4.44" |
| Nov | 46°F | 31°F | 3.02" |
| Dec | 35°F | 19°F | 2.97" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Essex Junction
Uninsured
7.2%
of residents
No hospitals inside Essex Junction's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Univ. of Vermont - Fletcher Allen Health Care
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.9 mi away · Burlington
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education11.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Essex Junction
Essex Junction's student/teacher ratio is 11.7:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 52.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
52.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Essex Junction (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 11,743 students · in-state tuition $19,514 · 77% graduate · median earnings $68,368 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,752 students · in-state tuition $50,000 · 59% graduate · median earnings $60,573 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park, 66 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Essex Junction
Essex Junction has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park (66 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park
National Historical Park
66 mi awaySaint-Gaudens National Historical Park
National Historical Park
78 mi awayPublic Libraries in Essex Junction
Brownell
6 Lincoln St., Essex Junction
Cities Near Essex Junction
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Essex Junction FAQ
Is Essex Junction, Vermont affordable?⌄
Essex Junction's median rent is $1,544/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $89,257/year. Median home value is $407,500.
What is the job market like in Essex Junction, Vermont?⌄
Essex Junction has an unemployment rate of 2.2%, which is strong — well below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Essex Junction, Vermont?⌄
The cost of living in Essex Junction is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,544/month and median household income is $89,257/year. The median home value is $407,500. About 61% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Essex Junction, Vermont?⌄
The average commute in Essex Junction is 19 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from