Property Tax in Essex County
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Essex taxes run well above national norms
At 1.688%, Essex County's effective tax rate exceeds the national median of 1.099% by 54%, placing it around the 77th percentile nationally. With a median tax of $2,828, Essex remains remarkably close to the national median of $2,690, a rare achievement reflecting its lower home values.
Near average rate statewide, lowest values
Essex County's 1.688% effective rate runs slightly below Vermont's state average of 1.718%, placing it in the lower-middle tier of Vermont's counties. The median home value of $167,500 is Vermont's lowest, resulting in the state's lowest median tax bill of $2,828.
Caledonia rates higher despite fewer homes
Essex's 1.688% rate sits comfortably below Caledonia County's 1.830% to the south and Addison's 1.693% to the west. Among northeastern counties, Essex maintains a moderate rate coupled with the state's most affordable property values.
Median home taxed around $2,828 annually
On Essex County's median home value of $167,500, a 1.688% effective rate yields approximately $2,828 in yearly property taxes. Homeowners with mortgages pay roughly $3,098, while those without mortgages pay around $2,628.
Even modest overassessments add up quickly
Though Essex's absolute tax bills are Vermont's lowest, overassessments still represent real money lost to unnecessarily high taxes. Given that roughly one-third of homeowners are over-valued on tax rolls, verifying your assessment and filing an appeal if warranted can protect your bottom line.