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Essex Junction, Vermont

city · Chittenden County

At a glance

10,803
Population
$407,500
Median home value (all homes)
34% above U.S. median
$520,280
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$1,544/mo
Median rent
15% above U.S. median
$89,257
Median household income
14% above U.S. median
19.2 min
Average commute
94.7%
Homes with broadband
81.74%
Locations with fiber available
1.9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 109 — 9% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing52% above
Goods & services1% below
Utilities2% above
Taxes36% below
Insurance34% below
Commute cost29% 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 college3 mi
Nearest community college20 mi
Nearest technical college3 mi
High school graduates95.5%
College graduates52.4%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Essex Junction Economic Development
The City of Essex Junction's Doing Business in Essex Junction page describes a municipal economic development program that supports business partnerships, helps businesses locate and invest in Essex Junction, and lists incentives and assistance. A dedicated Economic Development contact is provided to help with inquiries.
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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