Market insights · Vermont
Essex County, VT: growth, migration and housing
Essex County has 6,051 residents, up 2.2% since 2020 (+0.8% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 180 households moved in and 172 moved out (+8 net), bringing in a net $4.0M of income. Median household income is $59,294, the median home $172,500 and median rent $827 a month.
In Vermont: 4th of 14 counties for 5-year population growth · 2nd of 14 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 14th of 14 counties for median household income · 14th of 14 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Essex County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Caledonia County, VT | 48 | $2.2M |
| Coos County, NH | 33 | $1.4M |
| Orleans County, VT | 23 | $1.0M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Essex County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Caledonia County, VT | 44 | $1.9M |
| Coos County, NH | 32 | $1.1M |
| Orleans County, VT | 23 | $1.0M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.