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