Essex County

VT · Pop. 104,321 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Essex County is a mixed county in VT with a population of approximately 104,321.

$/Acre: $9,025
Property Tax: 1.9%
Growing Season: 131 days
Broadband: 41%
Safety: 7/10
Density: 170.2/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.9%
Local Sales Tax0.04%
Combined Sales Tax6.04%
Cost of Living Index113.4
Median Household Income$58,943
Poverty Rate19.3%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$9,025
Median Home Price$574K
Acres for Sale4916
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeNo Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6
Growing Season131 days
Annual Rainfall44.5 inches
Avg Summer High78°F
Avg Winter Low14°F
Soil TypeLoam
Soil Quality7/10
Elevation2,710 ft
Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10
Wildfire1/10
Tornado1/10
Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell
Well Depth (avg)379 ft
Water AvailabilityLimited
Solar (Avg PSH)4
Wind Potential7/10
Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceAllowed
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K140
Property Crime /100K169
Overall Safety7/10
Sheriff Response10 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital50.2 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage41%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town7 miles
Nearest City58 miles
School District6/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby10%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.4%
Ag EconomyWeak