Essex Junction is a village in the town of Essex, Chittenden County, Vermont, United States incorporated on November 15, 1892. The population was 8,591 at the 2000 census. It is famous for being the home of Trey Anastasio and Jon Fishman, both of the band Phish. Essex Junction is home to the Champlain Valley Exposition which hosts the Champlain Valley Fair at the end of each summer. Amtrak, the national passenger rail system, provides daily service to Essex Junction, which serves as a focal point for rail travel in the greater Burlington area, which includes Essex and Winooski. Amtrak operates its Vermonter from St. Albans, VT to Washington, D.C. Essex Junction apartments for rent comparison page shows most up to date rent information on Essex Junction apartments and houses. Rent information is obtained from multiple rental sources but we cannot guarantee their accuracy.