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Essex Junction, Vermont, in Chittenden county, is 123 miles N of Schenectady, New York (center to center) and 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.
In Essex Junction, about 58% of adults are married.
In 2000, Essex Junction had a median family income of $61,985. Essex Junction has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The village has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Essex Junction living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the village. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in Essex Junction, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.
In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($3,200) in Essex Junction. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.
Approximately 71% of housing in Essex Junction is owner-occupied. Property taxes are a bit high in the village, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.
In Essex Junction, 92% of commuters drive to work.
Essex Junction strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Vermont):
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| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 5% |  |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 6% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 9% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 11% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 12% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 12% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Essex Junction to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Vermont (State):
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