Special Interest
Housing in Essex County
The inside story on rent prices
Source: US Census Bureau - ACS 5 Yr 2024
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Essex County averages $827/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Vermont median of $1,234 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 31% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Essex County was 3.3% in 2024, compared to Vermont at 2.3% and the national rate of 4.0%.
