Moving to Jericho: Pros, Cons & What to Know
Moving to Jericho means moving to a real, rural/exurban Chittenden County town roughly 13-14 miles east of Burlington, with a genuine, distinctive local history this record discloses directly.
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Learn moreA genuine Burlington-metro commuter relationship
Jericho sits a real, disclosed 20-30 minute drive from Burlington via VT Route 15 or I-89, with a cited average commute time of approximately 25.3 minutes for Jericho residents (base record).
A real, distinctive Snowflake Bentley history
Wilson 'Snowflake' Bentley, the first person to photograph a single snow crystal (1885), was born in Jericho -- the Jericho Historical Society's Old Red Mill museum (a National Historic Site) preserves his legacy with a dedicated exhibit (base record).
A real, genuine rural/exurban character
Jericho carries open views to Mount Mansfield, sprawling farmland, and a traditional town center -- a genuine rural identity despite Burlington proximity (base record).
Housing runs above both national and county comparison figures
Every Jericho-specific housing citation this pass reviewed ($440,000-$573,192+) runs meaningfully above this project's national comparison figure and Chittenden County's own broader median (base record).
Key takeaways
- Jericho carries a real, genuine 20-30 minute commuter relationship to Burlington.
- Jericho is the real birthplace of Wilson 'Snowflake' Bentley, honored at the Old Red Mill museum.
- Jericho retains a genuine rural/exurban character with Mount Mansfield views.
- Housing runs above both this project's national and Chittenden County comparison figures.
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