At a Glance
Median Income
$94,423
$49,565 per capita
Home Value
$376,800
Zillow: $420,408
Median Rent
$1,439/mo
32.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
249/100K
1,410/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
50.3%
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.8%
9.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
270 sunny days/yr
How Essex Junction Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Essex Junction's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Essex Junction a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Essex Junction residents earn a median household income of $94,423 , which is 26% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,565. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,418 business establishments, including 482 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Essex Junction is $376,800 , 34% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $420,408. Median rent is $1,439/month, with 32.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Safety & Crime
Essex Junction reports 249 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 35% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,410/100K.
Education
50.3% of adults in Essex Junction hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% above the national average).
91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Essex Junction has 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. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Data Overview
People
Population10,720
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density2,346/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$94,423
Per Capita$49,565
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$16,404M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,407
Housing
A
Home Value$376,800
Rent$1,439
Ownership61.3%
Zillow$420,408
Housing Units4,779
Rent Burden32.9%
Crime
F
Violent249/100K
Property1,410/100K
Health
Obesity22.8%
Diabetes6.1%
Smoking9.1%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death5,480/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain37.5 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation363 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+50.3%
High School+91.7%
Graduate+18.7%
School Score6.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 22% / D 75%
Commute20 min
Broadband94.0%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries19
Did You Know?
Essex Junction was founded in 1892.
The median home in Essex Junction was built in 1982.
15.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Patrick Leahy Burlington International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 482 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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