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Essex Junction, VT

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The beauty of Vermont and the proximity of Burlington.

University Outdoors Mountains Skiing Great Location

Following the winding Winooski River roughly five miles east of Burlington, Vermont, the beautiful village of Essex Junction provides a gorgeous natural landscape while being within an easy commute to Downtown Burlington, the University of Vermont, and Burlington International Airport. Not all residents commute, however -- Essex Junction is home to the GlobalFoundries Burlington Design Center, the state's largest employer.

As home of the Champlain Valley Expo, you'll enjoy a variety of entertainment in Essex Junction, including the Champlain Valley Fair. This 10-day event includes exhibits, food vendors, a midway, carnival rides, and live music. For those who appreciate the outdoors, Essex Junction is directly west of Mount Mansfield State Forest, a 44,444-acre mountainous park, the centerpiece of which, Mount Mansfield, is the highest peak in Vermont. The mountain is one of only three in the nation where the alpine tundra survived the ice age. Visitors enjoy miles of hiking trails, Nordic ski centers, bouldering, ice climbing, camping, and boating.

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Boats on nearby Lake Champlain

The University of Vermont in the fall

Beautiful mountain view

Enjoy the beautiful fall colors in Essex Junction

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Essex Junction, VT is $1,519 for a studio, $1,853 for one bedroom, $2,316 for two bedrooms, and $2,303 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Essex Junction has increased by 0.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,853/month
755 Sq Ft
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Transportation

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Car-Dependent

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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

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Minimal Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

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Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Founders Memorial School

Public

Grades 3-5

346 Students

6
out of 10

Thomas Fleming School

Public

Grades 4-5

206 Students

6
out of 10

Summit Street School

Public

Grades PK-3

336 Students

4
out of 10

Essex Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-2

521 Students

Rating Unavailable

Hiawatha School

Public

Grades PK-3

223 Students

Rating Unavailable

Essex Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

382 Students

7
out of 10

Albert D. Lawton School

Public

Grades 6-8

319 Students

Rating Unavailable

Essex High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,208 Students

8
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Perkins Geology Museum
  • Intervale Center
  • Echo Lake Aquarium & Science Center
  • Niquette Bay State Park
  • Cochran's Ski Area

Airports

  • Patrick Leahy Burlington International
  • Plattsburgh International

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Transportation

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Public transportation is under the Chittenden County Transportation Authority, which provides local and regional bus service for the county’s residents. Route Two covers the Essex Junction area, and guarantees that the denizens of the village are able to get from Point A to Point B regardless if they have a mode of private transportation. Additionally, Amtrak operates a station out of Essex Junction that is served once a day by the passenger rail line.

Shopping

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Whether you want to gather up supplies for the horse at Tony’s Tack Shop, or you need to stop into Kaleidoscope Yarns on Pearl Street, specialty stores, boutique shops, outlet malls, and more make finding the things you need to buy easy. Considering the historical nature of the area, the region is carpeted with antique shops that are ready for browsing as soon as the sun comes up on the weekends. Additionally, consignment shops abound where you will find one-of-a-kind treasures that won’t be located on the shelves of big-box retail stores that you find in the mall. The shopping in Essex Junction is like the living: eclectic, exciting, and imbued with the potential for excitement.

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