Living here
Nearest 4-year college4 mi
Nearest community college20 mi
Nearest technical college4 mi
High school graduates98.1%
College graduates57.6%
Doing business here
Economic development contacts, most local first:
city
Essex Economic Development
The Essex Economic Development Commission is responsible for promoting the quality of life in Essex and advising the Selectboard; it aims to assist with the retention, expansion, and development of existing businesses and to attract new industrial and commercial firms to Essex, guiding development to diversify the economy.
state
Vermont Dept of Economic Development
ThinkVermont is an initiative of the ACCD that provides resources to individuals considering moving to Vermont and to startups or existing businesses relocating or expanding. In Vermont, your business can grow and thrive with the support of technical assistance, incentives, and financing programs that suit your company’s needs.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo