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Essex Junction, VT
Full City Profile · Vermont · Chittenden County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
10,720
Population
2,346/sq mi density
$94,423
Median Income
$49,565 per capita
$376,800
Home Value
$420,408 Zillow
$1,439
Median Rent
32.9% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
249
Violent Crime/100K
1,410 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$94,423 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$376,800 home value, $1,439/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
249 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Essex Junction experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. The area receives 87.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 47.6°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 363 ft (111 m) |
| Area | 4.7 sq mi (12.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,346/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.4903°N, 73.1141°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Chittenden County County |
| Nearest Airport | Patrick Leahy Burlington International (BTV) 4 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 31.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0399 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.09 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | -0.02 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 63.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 94.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.6 in |
Essex Junction has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 19°F in February to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (1.8").