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Jericho, VT
Village in Chittenden County, Vermont.
Population
1,346
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
970
ZIP codes
0
Jericho and its ZIP codes
Jericho at a glance
- Jericho is about 14 times as dense as Vermont as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $89,740 a year, 11% more than the Vermont figure of $81,203.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $480,400 (52% above Vermont) and median rent is $1,755 a month.
Local data for Jericho, VT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Jericho, VT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$89,740
Poverty rate
1.5%
Median home value
$480,400
Median rent
$1,755/mo
Homeownership
80.2%
Bachelor's or higher
77.1%
Median age
40.4
Average commute
25.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (218), Irish Americans (164), Italian Americans (140).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Chittenden County. PPP loans are for Jericho.
Unemployment rate
2.3%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$76,599
103,261 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$80,533
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.52B
FY 2026, $9,014 per person
How people get to work
Jericho, VT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.7%
- Carpooled7.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.4%
Average one-way commute: 25.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Jericho, VT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,160
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
283
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 10°F
42.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Jericho, VT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
22.4%
U.S. 33.3% -10.9 pts
Diabetes
6.3%
U.S. 12.1% -5.8 pts
Smoking
7.2%
U.S. 12.8% -5.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
3.9%
U.S. 11.1% -7.2 pts
Cities near Jericho
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Jericho CenterCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 0.2 |
| Underhill FlatsCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 0.7 |
| Underhill CenterCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 0.2 |
| Essex JunctionCity | 6.3 mi | 4.6 |
| RichmondCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 1.3 |
| WestfordCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 1.2 |
| Bolton ValleyCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 0.4 |
| South BurlingtonCity | 9.1 mi | 16.4 |
| WinooskiCity | 9.7 mi | 1.4 |
| BoltonCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.1 |
| CambridgeVillage | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| MiltonCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.1 |
| St. GeorgeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| FairfaxCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.9 |
| BurlingtonCity | 12 mi | 10.3 |
| HuntingtonCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Jericho, VT in?
- Jericho is in Chittenden County, Vermont.
- What is the population of Jericho, VT?
- About 1,346 people live in Jericho, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Jericho?
- Nearby places include Jericho Center (2.5 mi), Underhill Flats (2.8 mi), Underhill Center (4.6 mi), Essex Junction (6.3 mi), Richmond (6.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023