Essex County Housing
As of 2010-2014, median price of a house in Essex County is $120,300, which is much lower than the state average of $216,200 and is lower than the national average of $175,700. The Essex County median house value has grown by 75.11% since 2000. The growth rate for the price of a house in Essex County is lower than the state average rate of 93.90% and is higher than the national average rate of 46.91%. The median year that a house in Essex County was built is 1973, which is about the same as the median year for a house built in the state which is 1973 and is older than the median year for a house built in the USA which is 1976.
House Value
Median Value of a Total of 2,220 Owner Occupied Houses in Essex County, #14Essex County | 120,300 USD |
Vermont | 216,200 USD |
U.S. | 175,700 USD |
Essex County | 75.11% |
Vermont | 93.90% |
U.S. | 46.91% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical house value data.
Housing Occupancy
Essex County | Vermont | U.S. | |
Total Housing Units | 5,022, see rank, 100% | 324,332 | 132,741,033 |
Occupied Housing Units | 2,752, 54.80%, see rank | 79.32% | 87.55% |
Owner Occupied | 2,220, 44.21%, see rank | 56.24% | 56.34% |
Renter Occupied | 532, 10.59%, see rank | 23.07% | 31.21% |
Vacant Housing Units | 2,270, 45.20%, see rank | 20.68% | 12.45% |
For Rent | 33, 0.66%, see rank | 1.20% | 2.34% |
For Sale Only | 37, 0.74%, see rank | 1.06% | 1.20% |
Rented or Sold, Not Occupied | 21, 0.42%, see rank | 0.51% | 0.92% |
For Seasonal, Recreational, or Occasional Use | 2,028, 40.38%, see rank | 15.32% | 3.97% |
For Migrant Workers | 0, 0.00%, see rank | 0.04% | 0.03% |
Other Vacant | 151, 3.01%, see rank | 2.55% | 4.00% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical housing occupancy data.
Year Structure Built
Median Built Year, #6Essex County | Vermont | U.S. |
1973 | 1973 | 1976 |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical year structure built data.
Mortgage Status
Essex County | % | Vermont | U.S. | |
Owner-Occupied Units | 2,220 | 100% | 182,417 | 74,787,460 |
With a Mortgage | 1,097 | 49.41%, see rank | 64.99% | 65.58% |
Without a Mortgage | 1,123 | 50.59%, see rank | 35.01% | 34.42% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical mortgage status data.
Monthly Owner Costs for Housing Units with a Mortgage
Median Owner Costs, see rank
Essex County | 1,102 USD |
Vermont | 1,541 USD |
U.S. | 1,522 USD |
Owner Costs Distribution
Monthly Owner Costs | Essex County | % | Vermont | U.S. |
$299 or Less | 2 | 0.18%, see rank | 0.10% | 0.20% |
$300 to $499 | 28 | 2.55%, see rank | 0.74% | 1.59% |
$500 to $699 | 86 | 7.84%, see rank | 3.15% | 5.01% |
$700 to $999 | 335 | 30.54%, see rank | 11.61% | 14.32% |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 401 | 36.55%, see rank | 31.95% | 27.90% |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 134 | 12.22%, see rank | 26.49% | 20.35% |
$2,000 to $2,999 | 82 | 7.47%, see rank | 19.52% | 19.52% |
$3,000 or More | 29 | 2.64%, see rank | 6.43% | 11.12% |
Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Median Percentage, see rank
Essex County | 25.20% of the Total Income |
Vermont | 24.90% of the Total Income |
U.S. | 23.70% of the Total Income |
Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Distribution
Essex County | % | Vermont | U.S. | |
10% or Less | 51 | 4.65%, see rank | 3.72% | 5.86% |
10% to 20% | 298 | 27.16%, see rank | 28.84% | 31.95% |
20% to 30% | 326 | 29.72%, see rank | 31.00% | 27.64% |
30% to 40% | 142 | 12.94%, see rank | 15.60% | 13.74% |
40% or More | 264 | 24.07%, see rank | 20.58% | 20.29% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical monthly owner costs for housing units with a mortgage data.
Monthly Owner Costs for Housing Units without a Mortgage
Median Owner Costs, see rank
Essex County | 425 USD |
Vermont | 636 USD |
U.S. | 457 USD |
Owner Costs Distribution
Monthly Owner Costs | Essex County | % | Vermont | U.S. |
$199 or Less | 84 | 7.48%, see rank | 2.35% | 7.76% |
$200 to $299 | 179 | 15.94%, see rank | 4.21% | 14.70% |
$300 to $499 | 489 | 43.54%, see rank | 21.68% | 34.63% |
$500 to $699 | 245 | 21.82%, see rank | 31.79% | 21.16% |
$700 or More | 126 | 11.22%, see rank | 39.96% | 21.75% |
Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Median Percentage, see rank
Essex County | 17.90% of the Total Income |
Vermont | 16.70% of the Total Income |
U.S. | 12.30% of the Total Income |
Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Distribution
Essex County | % | Vermont | U.S. | |
10% or Less | 238 | 21.19%, see rank | 24.34% | 40.19% |
10% to 20% | 395 | 35.17%, see rank | 34.97% | 31.47% |
20% to 30% | 236 | 21.02%, see rank | 16.57% | 12.24% |
30% to 40% | 93 | 8.28%, see rank | 7.57% | 5.64% |
40% or More | 157 | 13.98%, see rank | 15.61% | 9.16% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical monthly owner costs for housing units without a mortgage data.
Units in Structure
Essex County | Vermont | U.S. | |
Total Housing Units | 5,022, 100% | 324,332 | 132,741,033 |
1-unit, Detached | 4,112, 81.88%, see rank | 66.50% | 61.65% |
1-unit, Attached | 12, 0.24%, see rank | 3.83% | 5.82% |
2 Units | 128, 2.55%, see rank | 6.00% | 3.75% |
3 or 4 Units | 104, 2.07%, see rank | 6.54% | 4.43% |
5 to 9 Units | 107, 2.13%, see rank | 4.84% | 4.78% |
10 or More Units | 32, 0.64%, see rank | 5.32% | 13.08% |
Mobile Home, Boat, RV, Van, etc. | 527, 10.49%, see rank | 6.97% | 6.49% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical units in structure data.
Rooms
Essex County | Vermont | U.S. | |
Total Housing Units | 5,022, 100% | 324,332 | 132,741,033 |
1 Room | 229, 4.56%, see rank | 2.43% | 1.95% |
2 Rooms | 312, 6.21%, see rank | 3.72% | 2.48% |
3 Rooms | 637, 12.68%, see rank | 9.05% | 9.13% |
4 Rooms | 1,005, 20.01%, see rank | 15.06% | 16.60% |
5 Rooms | 927, 18.46%, see rank | 18.61% | 20.41% |
6 Rooms | 817, 16.27%, see rank | 17.05% | 18.06% |
7 Rooms | 474, 9.44%, see rank | 12.98% | 12.27% |
8 Rooms | 268, 5.34%, see rank | 9.24% | 8.48% |
9 Rooms or More | 353, 7.03%, see rank | 11.85% | 10.60% |
Median Rooms | 4.90, see rank | 5.60 | 5.50 |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical rooms data.
Bedrooms
Essex County | Vermont | U.S. | |
Total Housing Units | 5,022, 100% | 324,332 | 132,741,033 |
No Bedroom | 254, 5.06%, see rank | 2.61% | 2.17% |
1 Bedroom | 684, 13.62%, see rank | 11.39% | 11.16% |
2 Bedrooms | 1,561, 31.08%, see rank | 27.10% | 26.69% |
3 Bedrooms | 1,808, 36.00%, see rank | 38.70% | 39.70% |
4 Bedrooms | 543, 10.81%, see rank | 15.31% | 16.05% |
5 or More Bedrooms | 172, 3.42%, see rank | 4.89% | 4.22% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical bedrooms data.
House Heating Fuel
Essex County | Vermont | U.S. | |
Total Housing Units | 2,752, 100% | 257,252 | 116,211,092 |
Utility Gas | 20, 0.73%, see rank | 16.14% | 48.85% |
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 260, 9.45%, see rank | 14.84% | 4.86% |
Electricity | 12, 0.44%, see rank | 4.69% | 36.68% |
Fuel Oil, Kerosene, etc. | 1,574, 57.19%, see rank | 45.66% | 5.86% |
Coal or Coke | 10, 0.36%, see rank | 0.26% | 0.12% |
Wood | 815, 29.61%, see rank | 16.71% | 2.12% |
Solar Energy | 0, 0.00%, see rank | 0.07% | 0.05% |
Other Fuel | 58, 2.11%, see rank | 1.40% | 0.47% |
No Fuel Used | 3, 0.11%, see rank | 0.23% | 1.00% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical house heating fuel data.
Gross Rent
Monthly Rental | Essex County | Vermont | U.S. |
Occupied Units Paying Rent | 456, 100% | 70,015 | 39,201,928 |
$199 or Less | 10, 2.19%, see rank | 1.29% | 1.50% |
$200 to $299 | 36, 7.89%, see rank | 5.22% | 3.18% |
$300 to $499 | 35, 7.68%, see rank | 6.87% | 7.37% |
$500 to $699 | 179, 39.25%, see rank | 14.21% | 16.01% |
$700 to $999 | 147, 32.24%, see rank | 34.65% | 29.17% |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 39, 8.55%, see rank | 26.79% | 26.88% |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 10, 2.19%, see rank | 8.04% | 9.79% |
$2,000 or More | 0, 0.00%, see rank | 2.93% | 6.10% |
Median | $665, see rank | $889 | $920 |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical gross rent data.
Vehicle Available
Essex County | Vermont | U.S. | |
Occupied Housing Units | 2,752, 100% | 257,252 | 116,211,092 |
No Vehicles Available | 164, 5.96%, see rank | 6.68% | 9.12% |
1 Vehicles Available | 927, 33.68%, see rank | 33.58% | 33.80% |
2 Vehicles Available | 1,162, 42.22%, see rank | 40.52% | 37.48% |
3 or More Vehicles Available | 499, 18.13%, see rank | 19.22% | 19.61% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical vehicle available data.