Essex Junction, Vermont
Essex Junction is a city of 10,803 people in Chittenden County, Vermont, founded in November 15, 1892.
Why visit Essex Junction
Townapedia lists 11 museums and landmarks, 16 parks and trails, 56 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Essex Cinemas, Downtown Essex Junction Commercial Historic District, Fort Ethan Allen and Links at Lang Farm.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; January lows average 10°F, and about 86 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Essex Junction
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Essex Junction
Essex Junction is a city in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States. As of the 2020 U.S. census, the population was 10,590. It was incorporated as a village on November 15, 1892. Essex Junction became Vermont's 10th city on July 1, 2022.
From the Wikipedia article Essex Junction, Vermont (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks11
Downtown Essex Junction Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Vermont, United States
Fort Ethan Allen
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic Army base in Vermont, USA
LeClair Avenue Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Historic district in Vermont, United States
Old Stone House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic house in Winooski, Vermont, USA
Porter Screen Company
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Building in Vermont, United States
Roswell Butler House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic house in Vermont, United States
Winooski Block
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Building in Vermont, United States
Winooski Falls Mill District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Historical district
Dumas Tenements
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds16
4 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes56
Nagueños
Restaurant · Filipino
34 Park Street, Essex Junction
We,Th 16:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 12:00-21:00; Su 12:00-17:00
Namaste Garden
Restaurant · Indian
34 Park Street, Essex Junction
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00; Tu off; We 16:00-21:00
Black Flannel Brewing Co.
Restaurant · 1.9 mi
21 Essex Way
Tu 16:00-20:00; We,Th 16:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 12:00-21:00
Burlington Bagel Bakery
Bakery · 1.6 mi
30 Susie Wilson Road, Essex Junction
Mo-Fr 06:00-14:00; Sa-Su 07:00-14:00
Salt & Bubbles Wine Bar and Market
Brewery and winery · 2.0 mi
19 Essex Way, Essex
Mo off; Tu 15:00-20:30; We,Th 11:30-20:30; Fr-Su 11:30-21:00
The Pinwheel
Restaurant · American, Breakfast · 1.9 mi
4 Carmichael Street, Essex
Mo-Sa 07:30-14:30; Su 08:00-14:30
Weird Window Brewing
Bar and pub · 2.1 mi
82 Ethan Allen Drive, South Burlington
Th-Sa 12:00-20:00; Su 12:00-18:00
44 more on the map.
History
In 1958, IBM opened a 40,000 square feet (3,700 m2) data processing facility in Essex Junction, employing 500. In 1969, the plant (now owned by GlobalFoundries) expanded to 820,000 square feet (7.6 ha). In 1982, employment reached an all-time high of 8,000. In 2007, the value of the plant was $104 million. The plant's workforce was slightly over 5,000 in 2011, and in 2015, GlobalFoundries employed about 3,000 employees.
In 2003, as a result of the nationally publicized suicide of an Essex Junction teenager, Vermont and other states passed legislation against cyberbullying.
On November 2, 2021, voters in the village of Essex Junction voted overwhelmingly to separate from the town of Essex, citing an unfair tax burden. The vote was 3,070–411 in favor of separation.
From the History section of Essex Junction, Vermont on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship15
Methodist Episcopal Church of Winooski
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Holy Family Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic
30 Lincoln Street, Essex Junction
Saint James Episcopal Church
Church · Episcopal · 0.5 mi
4 Saint James Place, Essex Junction
Saint Lawrence Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 1.0 mi
150 West Street, Essex Junction
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 1.7 mi
73 Essex Way, Essex Junction
All Nations For Jesus Christ Church
Church · 0.5 mi
71 Lincoln Street, Essex Junction
Islamic Society of Vermont
Place of worship · 2.1 mi
182 Hegeman Avenue, Colchester
Shopping9
Gas and EV charging11
River Road Beverage & Redemption
Gas station · 1.6 mi
45 River Road, Essex Junction
Schools, colleges and libraries36
Healthcare5
Map of Essex Junction
161 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28°F | 10°F | 2.5 in | 20.4 in |
| Feb | 31°F | 11°F | 2.1 in | 19.2 in |
| Mar | 40°F | 21°F | 2.7 in | 16.5 in |
| Apr | 54°F | 35°F | 3.5 in | 4.4 in |
| May | 68°F | 47°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 56°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 81°F | 61°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 59°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 52°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 58°F | 40°F | 4.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Nov | 46°F | 31°F | 3.0 in | 5.8 in |
| Dec | 35°F | 19°F | 3.0 in | 19.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Essex Junction 1 N (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Chittenden County has had 23 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-08-20: Severe Storm, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2024-08-08: Tropical Depression Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-04-19: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Storm)
- 2023-07-14: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-07-10: Flooding (Flood)
- 2023-03-20: Severe Storm And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport (BTV) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Winooski 4 mi west, about 6 min by car
- South Burlington 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Burlington 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Jericho 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- St. George 8 mi south, about 12 min by car
- Richmond 8 mi southeast, about 13 min by car
- Shelburne 9 mi southwest, about 14 min by car
- Underhill Flats 9 mi east, about 14 min by car
- Milton 10 mi north, about 15 min by car
- Plattsburgh 22 mi northwest, about 35 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
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