Essex County, VT
FIPS: 50009
Median HAM
5.6x
Moderate
Jul 2023
Minimum HAM
10.4x
High
Jan 2026
HAM Burden
No data
Not enough historical data to show a trend chart for this county.
Economic Profile
BEA GDP data (2024)
GDP Per Capita
$30,892
National avg: ~$82,000
Total GDP
$183M
Thousands of current $
Population
5,920
2020 Census
Top Industries by GDP
Real estate and rental and leasing34.3%
Government and government enterprises23.0%
Manufacturing7.4%
Retail trade4.1%
Utilities1.8%
Data Breakdown
Median HAM
Data as of Jul 2023
Median Home Price
$167,500
Census ACS
Gross Median Income
$38,139
Census ACS
Net Median Income
$30,150
Calculated
Median HAM
5.56x
Minimum HAM
Data as of Jan 2026
Median Home Price
$243,750
Redfin
Min Wage (Hourly)
$14.01/hr
State labor data
Net Min Wage Income
$23,505
Calculated
Minimum HAM
10.37x
Methodology: HAM = Home Price / Net Annual Income. Net income assumes single filer, standard deduction, 2,080 hrs/yr for minimum wage. Federal + state tax + FICA deducted. Home price source priority: Zillow ZHVI > Redfin > Census ACS.