How are homes heated in Essex Junction, VT?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Essex Junction, used by 69.8% (±5.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
17.5% heat with electricity.
6.8% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 69.8% (±5.2 points)
- Electricity
- 17.5%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 6.8%
Heating fuel in Essex Junction
| Fuel used most | Essex Junction | Chittenden County | Vermont | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 69.8% (±5.2 points) | 54.5% | 18.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 6.8% (±3.1 points) | 14.2% | 38.5% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 17.5% (±4.1 points) | 15.8% | 9.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 3.9% (±2.1 points) | 9.9% | 19.0% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.9% (±0.8 points) | 4.0% | 12.5% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±0.5 points) | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±0.5 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±0.5 points) | 0.7% | 1.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 1.2% (±1.2 points) | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
The survey asks which fuel is used most to heat the home, so a home with a heat pump and an oil backup is counted once, under the one it uses most.
In Essex Junction, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is lower than in Chittenden County (14.2%).
It is also lower than in Vermont (38.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Essex Junction, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Chittenden County (15.8%).
It is also higher than in Vermont (9.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Essex Junction
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex Junction | — | 17.5% (±4.1 points) | — |
| Winooski | 3.5 mi | 32.2% (±5.8 points) | Higher |
| Williston | 4.3 mi | 10.6% (±4.3 points) | Lower |
| South Burlington | 5.0 mi | 23.9% (±3.5 points) | Higher |
| Burlington | 6.2 mi | 19.3% (±2.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Colchester | 7.0 mi | 9.5% (±2.6 points) | Lower |
| Jericho | 7.7 mi | 8.4% (±6.3 points) | Lower |
| St. George | 8.0 mi | 5.9% (±5.4 points) | Lower |
| Shelburne (community) | 8.6 mi | 12.0% (±4.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Williston, VT (10.6%), Colchester, VT (9.5%), Jericho, VT (8.4%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Winooski, VT (32.2%), South Burlington, VT (23.9%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Essex Junction lies inside Essex, whose figures include it, so it is ranked only against places like it.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Essex Junction
What is the most common way to heat a home in Essex Junction?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Essex Junction, used by 69.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Essex Junction heat with oil?
6.8% (±3.1 points) of occupied homes in Essex Junction use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Essex Junction have electric heat?
17.5% (±4.1 points) of occupied homes in Essex Junction heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.
Sources
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Essex Junction city, Vermont (place:24400, in state:50).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0063PE, DP04_0063PM, DP04_0066PE, DP04_0066PM, DP04_0065PE, DP04_0065PM, DP04_0064PE, DP04_0064PM, DP04_0068PE, DP04_0068PM, DP04_0069PE, DP04_0069PM, DP04_0067PE, DP04_0067PM, DP04_0070PE, DP04_0070PM, DP04_0071PE, DP04_0071PM
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Figures last updated on .
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