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Essex Junction, Vermont

Introduction to Essex Junction, Vermont

Essex Junction, Vermont, in Chittenden county, is located 123 miles N of Schenectady, New York (center to center) and is 179 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. The village is conveniently located inside the Burlington metropolitan area. There are an estimated 8,591 people in Essex Junction.

Essex Junction History

Essex Junction was originally a part of the Essex Township that was decreed by the English Crown in the 18th century. The history of the area can be recorded from the time when Ira Allen constructed a dam on the Winooski River between Williston and the present Essex Junction. This became a site of economic growth and early industry in the Essex Town area. The charter for Essex Junction was incorporated in 1892. At present Essex Junction is Vermont’s largest incorporated village.

Essex Junction and nearby Attractions

  • Essex Community Historical Society Museum
  • Underhill State Park
  • Crown Point State Historic Site
  • Adirondack History Center
  • Mount Philo State Park
  • Kill Kare State Park

Things To Do In Essex Junction

Essex Junction offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities for residents and tourists. The area offers numerous parks including the Mount Philo State Park, Kill Kare State Park, and Underhill State Park. The parks have camping areas, hiking trails, and picnic areas. Those interested in history can spare some time to visit the Essex Community Historical Society Museum.

Essex Junction Transportation

Air transportation facilities can be availed at the Burlington International Airport.

Essex Junction Higher Education

Saint Michaels Airport, University of Vermont and State Agricultural College, and Middlebury College offer higher educational opportunities.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyEssex Junction Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 6%Essex Junction People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 9%Essex Junction Well-Paid Single Men
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 11%Essex Junction Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 12%Essex Junction Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 12%Essex Junction Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Essex Junction College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 18%Essex Junction Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Essex Junction, VT

Comparing Essex Junction 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 Men910
Well-Paid Single Women89
Male Share of the Population87
Age of the Population54
Children Under 5 Years Old46
Racial Diversity39
Female Share of the Population34
Senior Citizens33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married66
Average Household Size57

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty910
People in Middle Class or Better910
College Educated Adults98
Median Family Income89

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times87
Walking and Biking to Work86
Public Transportation Use79
Working at Home72

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built76
People Living Alone55
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55
Seasonal and Vacation Housing41
Affordability of Rents33
Affordability of Property Taxes32

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