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Essex Junction, VT

Founded 1892Chittenden CountyElev. 105 m
Population
10,720
Median home
$376,800
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
9
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Essex Junction

With about 10,720 residents, Essex Junction is one of Vermont's notable places. Essex Junction was founded in 1892 and sits in Chittenden County. The median age is 40.4 and the median household income is $94,423. Homes carry a median value of $376,800, and about 61% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (82.9%). Around 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 20 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
10,720
Median age
40.4
Median household income
$94,423
Per-capita income
$49,565
Poverty rate
6.6%
High-school grad or higher
91.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
50.3%
Unemployment
1.9%
Avg. commute
20.3 min
Work from home
15.2%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White82.9%
Hispanic or Latino1.7%
Black3.3%
Asian5.6%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts51%
Sales & office17.7%
Production, transportation & material moving13.3%
Service11.5%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance6.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$376,800
Median gross rent
$1,439/mo
Owner-occupied
61.3%
Median year built
1982
Households
4,716
Avg. household size
2.27

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Essex Junction has 9 public schools — 5 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high.

Essex High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
The Center for Technology - EssexHighGrades 9–12
Albert D. Lawton SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Essex Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Essex Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–2
Founders Memorial SchoolElementaryGrades 3–5
Hiawatha Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–3
Summit Street SchoolElementaryGrades -1–3
Thomas Fleming SchoolElementaryGrades 4–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

Violent and property crime rates for Essex Junction vs Vermont and national averages.

Data source being added: FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR/NIBRS, public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Essex Junction.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Chittenden County
LightningRelatively High
AvalancheRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate
Winter weatherRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Essex Junction is in Chittenden County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Essex Junction was founded in 1892 and sits in Chittenden County. Elevation ~105 m.

Map of Essex Junction
Essex Junction, VT
Where Essex Junction is
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Historic places

1 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Downtown Essex Junction Commercial Historic District
Notable people from Essex Junction
Brian WoodClayton Eugene FreemanBill Currier
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Nearby cities
Winooski (4 mi)South Burlington (5 mi)Burlington (6 mi)Cambridge (15 mi)Jeffersonville (18 mi)St. Albans (22 mi)

Common questions

Essex Junction — frequently asked

What is the population of Essex Junction, Vermont?
Essex Junction has a population of about 10,720, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Essex Junction?
The median home value in Essex Junction is $376,800, and the median gross rent is $1,439/month (U.S. Census ACS).
What natural-disaster risks does Essex Junction face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Chittenden County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including lightning, avalanche, ice storm.
How many schools are in Essex Junction?
Essex Junction has 9 public schools (5 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Essex Junction?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Essex Junction. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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