Essex, VT

Essex, Vermont

Essex is home to some 18,626 residents.

The People and Families of Essex

In Essex, about 62% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Essex had a median family income of $65,794. More so than most places, the people in Essex generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the town with spending money keeps the town vital. Fewer people in Essex are poor than in most places in Vermont. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the town.

Crime and Safety

While crime is a worry everywhere, the people of Essex can take comfort in the low amount of crime in the town.

Essex Housing

According to the 2000 census, 77% of the housing in Essex was owner-occupied. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice town, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Essex, 93% of commuters drive to work.

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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