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Essex, Vermont

Introduction to Essex, Vermont

Essex is a town situated in the Chittenden County in Vermont, United States. The town is located amidst the imposing Green Mountains and Lake Champlain. Essex is home to approximately 18,626 residents.

Essex History

The town of Essex was named after the Earl of Essex. It was first settled in 1764 and since then several improvements and developments have been made. Prior to 1764 the lands of Essex were a part of the Province of New Hampshire. Between 1777 and 1800 several changes took place in the geographical territory of Essex. The town was finally organized at the October session of the Legislature in 1800. On November 15, 1892, the Village of Essex Junction was formed within the Town of Essex.

Essex and nearby Attractions

  • 1812 Homestead Farm and Museum
  • Hyde Log Cabin
  • Burton Island State Park
  • Smugglers Notch State Park
  • Lake Champlain Waterfront
  • Vermont Ballet Theater

Things To Do In Essex

There are a number of nature parks located in and around the town of Essex. The Burton Island State Park, Knight Point State Park, and Woods Island State Park are places that people can visit. They offer picnic areas and other recreational facilities. Lake Champlain is the sixth largest fresh water lake in the United States. The waterfront at Lake Champlain is a picturesque tourist attraction. The 1812 Homestead Farm and Museum is a working farm and museum. You could spend a quiet evening musing through the farm and its surroundings.

Essex Transportation

Burlington International Airport is the nearest major airport.

Essex Higher Education

Nearby colleges include the University of Vermont and State Agricultural College, Saint Michaels College, and Middlebury College.

High Points

Essex strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Vermont):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyEssex Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyEssex People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Essex College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 12%Essex Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 14%Essex Median Family Income
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Essex Low Violent Crime
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 15%Essex Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 17%Essex Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Essex, VT

Comparing Essex to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Vermont (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men89
Male Share of the Population86
Well-Paid Single Women89
Age of the Population54
Children Under 5 Years Old46
Racial Diversity39
Female Share of the Population35
Senior Citizens23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size78

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better910
College Educated Adults99
Median Family Income89

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times86
Working at Home73
Walking and Biking to Work65
Public Transportation Use69

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing61
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals34
People Living Alone34
Affordability of Rents32
Affordability of Property Taxes32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime99
Low Property Crime77
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