Is Essex, VT or Morristown, VT cheaper to buy in?

Morristown, VT is cheaper. The median home price in Essex, VT is approximately $364,500 and in Morristown, VT it is approximately $243,400 — a difference of $121,100.

Is Essex, VT or Morristown, VT more walkable?

Essex, VT is more walkable. Essex, VT has a Walk Score of 32/100 and Morristown, VT has a Walk Score of N/A/100.

Which has better schools, Essex, VT or Morristown, VT?

Essex, VT has higher-rated schools. Essex, VT has a school rating of 7/10 and Morristown, VT has a rating of 7/10.

Let the numbers do the talking.

Essex, VT vs Morristown, VT

Essex, VT vs Morristown, VT: What the data shows

Essex, VT is in Essex, VT while Morristown, VT is in Morristown, VT — both in the same state. On home prices, Morristown, VT is the more affordable option at $243,400 median — $121,100 less than Essex, VT's $364,500. WYLT rates Essex, VT as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration — and Morristown, VT as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration.

Both neighborhoods have similar safety profiles. Essex, VT has Low violent crime and Low property crime. Morristown, VT has Low violent crime and Low property crime. On environmental risk, Essex, VT has Low flood risk and Morristown, VT has Low flood risk.

Essex, VT is the more walkable neighborhood. Essex, VT scores 32/100 (mostly car-dependent) versus Morristown, VT's N/A/100. For families weighing school quality, both neighborhoods have the same school rating — Essex, VT rates 7/10 and Morristown, VT rates 7/10.

Category	Essex, VT	Morristown, VT
Housing
Verdict	Good for now	Good for now
Median Price	$365K	$243K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$1K	$1K ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$97K ✓ Higher income	$63K
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	32/100 ✓ More walkable	Car-dependent
Transit Score	Minimal transit	Minimal transit
Bike Score	48/100 ✓ More bikeable	N/A
Commute	N/A	N/A
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	A	A
Violent Crime	Low	Low
Property Crime	Low	Low
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Good	Good
Community
Schools	7/10	7/10
Best for	Families with childrenRetirees looking for a quiet settingRemote workers who need a peaceful environment	Families seeking safe, school‑friendly environmentRetirees who want a quiet settingRemote workers who don’t need urban amenities

Bottom line

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.