The Town FilesJericho, Vermont
Town in Chittenden County · population 5,104 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $493,100
- Household income
- $116,923
- Jan low / Jul high
- 10° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 86 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 49.7
Jericho is a town of 5,104 people in Chittenden County, Vermont. The median home is worth $493,100, above the typical Vermont town ($278,700). It ranks better for families than 99% of Vermont towns, more upscale than 97% of Vermont towns, more vibrant than 71% of Vermont towns.
How Jericho ranks
Percentile among Vermont towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Vermont towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Jericho is worth $493,100, above the typical Vermont town ($278,700). Homes cost about 4.2 times the median household income of $116,923, which is more affordable than 27% of Vermont towns. Median rent is $1,731 a month. 92.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Jericho | Typical Vermont town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $493,100 | $278,700 |
| Median rent | $1,731 | $1,117 |
| Median household income | $116,923 | $76,895 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.2× | 3.6× |
| Homeownership | 92.9% | 81.6% |
| Median year built | 1983 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Jericho
| People | Jericho | Typical Vermont town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.7 | 45.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.2% | 22.2% |
| Under 18 | 19.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 65.3% | 38.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 0.9% | 8.6% |
| Veterans | 4.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.6% | — |
| Work from home | 21.8% | 14.9% |
| Average commute | 25.8 min | 25.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 99.5% | 89.3% |
Weather in Jericho
July highs average 81.3°F and January lows 9.9°F. About 42.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 85.9 inches of snow (typical Vermont town: 84.3 in). Expect about 8 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 158 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Jericho since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Vermont town. The strongest, an F0, struck on May 31, 1987 about 5.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 31, 1987.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 29 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 17, 2025.
Severe weather in Chittenden County since 1996
Chittenden County has been included in 32 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 20, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4810: Severe Storm, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| August 8, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3609: Tropical Depression Debby |
| April 19, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4770: Severe Winter Storm |
| July 14, 2023 | Flood | DR-4720: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| July 10, 2023 | Flood | EM-3595: Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Chittenden County
Chittenden County had 103,301 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $73,186 a year. Unemployment was 1.6% in 2023; in Jericho itself the ACS puts it at 1.2%.
Public schools in Jericho
1 public school with 702 students, about 13.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Mansfield Union High School | 9-12 | 702 | 13.5 |
Towns near Jericho
- Richmond, VT5.7 mi · 4,167 people · home $432,200
- Underhill, VT6.7 mi · 3,129 people · home $446,000
- Essex, VT6.7 mi · 22,094 people · home $447,300
- Williston, VT7.0 mi · 10,103 people · home $475,800
- Essex Junction, VT7.7 mi · 10,590 people · home $407,500
- South Burlington, VT10.9 mi · 20,292 people · home $443,400
- Hinesburg, VT11.0 mi · 4,698 people · home $463,400
- Winooski, VT11.2 mi · 7,997 people · home $381,500
Jericho questions
Is Jericho, Vermont a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Jericho scores better for retirees than 61% of Vermont towns and quieter than 65%. 20.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 49.7).
How much does a house cost in Jericho?
The median owner-occupied home in Jericho is valued at $493,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $116,923, so homes cost about 4.2 times income. Median rent is $1,731 a month.
What is the weather like in Jericho?
July highs average 81.3°F and January lows 9.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.3 inches of precipitation a year and 85.9 inches of snow.
Does Jericho get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Jericho since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F0 on May 31, 1987. The typical Vermont town has had 2.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)