Essex, VT

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):

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

Comparative Profile of Essex, VT

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Essex Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Essex, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Essex Colleges

(List of All Vermont Colleges)

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