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Essex Junction has the profile of established middle class, with high income due to skilled jobs in semiconductor manufacturing and adjacent industries. Predominantly white, reflecting Vermont's demographics.

The Asian presence (Indian, Chinese, South Korean) is the most notable for a city of this size in the state, linked to engineers at GlobalFoundries. Some Bhutanese-Nepali and Somali families have moved from Burlington to Essex Junction in recent years.

Religion follows the typical pattern: historical Protestantism, Catholicism, and a large segment with no religion. Hinduism, Islam, and Buddhism are also present on a small scale. The Essex Westford School District has students speaking dozens of languages.

Traditional neighborhoods (Country Club Estates, Pinewood Manor, Greenfield) have well-maintained homes from the 1960s to 1990s with yards. Lang Farm (on the border with Essex) is an example of a newer planned development.

The Five Corners area has historic Victorian and Cape Cod homes, as well as apartments in converted buildings. New apartment buildings have appeared near Pearl Street in recent years.

The market is tight: homes typically sell in two weeks. First-time buyers compete for properties with professionals from GlobalFoundries and UVM Medical Center.

The Essex Westford School District operates Essex High School (in Essex Junction), Albert D. Lawton Intermediate School, Essex Middle School, and several elementary schools. The schools are well-rated within the state.

For college, Saint Michael's College is in Colchester (10 minutes). UVM and Champlain College are in Burlington (15 minutes). Community College of Vermont has a campus in Winooski.

There are also nearby private schools such as Rice Memorial High School (Catholic, in South Burlington). Vermont Commons School in South Burlington is another private option in the area.

The Essex Police Department (serving Essex Junction and Essex Town) is well-staffed and responds quickly. Violent crime is very rare. Common incidents involve minor theft, traffic issues, and noise complaints.

Five Corners and Pearl Street have activity but are safe to walk at night. Residential neighborhoods are quiet, with families walking and children riding bikes.

The industrial presence of GlobalFoundries and heavy traffic during peak hours are the main concerns. There are no areas that need to be avoided during the day.

Summer in Essex Junction is short and pleasant, with highs between 25°C and 28°C (77–82°F) from June through August and cool nights. Afternoon thunderstorms occur occasionally. Most homes can get by without continuous air conditioning, though brief heat waves in July send fans flying off shelves.

Winter is long, cold, and snowy. Lows fall between -12°C and -16°C (-10 to 3°F) from December through February, with significant accumulation on sidewalks and driveways. Oil or propane heating, heavy coats, snow boots, and wool hats are part of daily life for six months of the year.

Fall is the most beautiful season, with spectacular foliage in October. Spring is short and muddy, with temperatures rising gradually from March through May. The area sees roughly 160 sunny days per year.

The Champlain Valley Exposition hosts the Champlain Valley Fair, Vermont's largest fair, in August and September. At other times, it hosts fairs, national concerts, and the Vermont Flower Show. It is the city's largest cultural institution.

Essex Experience, a former mall reopened as a mixed-use complex, has a cinema, restaurants, and shops. Indian Brook Reservoir (in neighboring Essex) has trails and canoeing.

For major attractions, Church Street and the Waterfront in Burlington are 15 minutes away. Stowe and Bolton Valley for skiing are about an hour away. The Shelburne Museum (Shelburne, 20 minutes) is one of the finest folk art museums in the United States.