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Essex, Vermont

town

At a glance

11,516
Population
$447,300
Median home value (all homes)
47% above U.S. median
$484,057
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,569/mo
Median rent
16% above U.S. median
$110,199
Median household income
40% above U.S. median
22 min
Average commute
99.1%
Homes with broadband
2.1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 114 — 14% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing65% above
Goods & services0% below
Utilities4% above
Taxes36% below
Insurance34% below
Commute cost19% below
For business: Vermont is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 4/5. See state page for the breakdown.

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

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