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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
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$376,800
34% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,439/mo
24% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
61.3%
6% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
4,779
Median year built: 1982
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$376,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$420,408
Median Sale Price
$437,500
Median List Price
$409,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
61.3%
Owner-Occupied
38.7%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,124/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,203/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,487/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,922/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,111/mo
Census median rent:
$1,439/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
57 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
4
Price Drops
50.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$219
Active Inventory
8
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
32.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
6% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1982
Average age of housing stock: 44 years
Homeownership Rate
61.3%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $376,800 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $420,408 |
| Median Sale Price | $437,500 |
| Median List Price | $409,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $219 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,439 |
| FMR Studio | $1,124 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,203 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,487 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,922 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,111 |
Market
| Days on Market | 57 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 50.0% |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Active Inventory | 8 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $219 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 61.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 38.7% |
| Homeownership Rate | 61.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 4,779 |
| Median Year Built | 1982 |
| Rent Burden | 32.9% |