Why Live in Essex
Essex offers a blend of rural charm and suburban convenience, providing its 22,000 residents with a quiet, country setting while maintaining access to everyday necessities. The town features lush green spaces like Indian Brook Park, with its extensive nature trails and reservoir, and Sand Hill Park, home to the town’s pool. For those interested in things to do, The Essex Experience shopping center offers over 20 retail options, including Bramble restaurant and Black Flannel Brewing Co. and Distillery. The Champlain Valley Exposition hosts annual events like the Champlain Valley Fair. Essex residents benefit from highly rated schools in the Essex Westford School District, including Founders Memorial School, Essex Middle School, and Essex High School, known for its award-winning athletic programs. The town has a mix of residential neighborhoods, with Colonial Revival, Cape Cod, and ranch-style homes in the south, and traditional farmhouse to modern custom builds in the north. Essex maintains a crime rate lower than the national average. Public transportation includes Green Mountain Transit bus stops and Amtrak’s Essex Junction Station, while Vermont Route 15 and Interstate 89 provide road access. The town is within 10 miles of Burlington, Burlington International Airport, and the University of Vermont Medical Center.
Home Trends in Essex, VT
On average, homes in Essex, VT sell after 24 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Essex, VT over the last 12 months is $492,500, up 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$492,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$589,500
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$505,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$330,000
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$220,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$287
Number of Homes for Sale
21
Last 12 months Home Sales
108
Median List Price
$520,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
7%