Living in Vermont, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Vermont · Census data 2020–2024
Vermont has 698 residents with a median age of 44.8. The median household income is $48,846 (41% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $57,000, the median rent is $704/month.
Vermont is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Vermont at a glance
- Population
- 698
- Median age
- 44.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $48,846State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $57,000State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $704/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 79.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.6%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Vermont a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 78% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.7%.
Cons: Median household income 41% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 19.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Vermont
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Vermont the median home value is $57,000, 83% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $704 per month, which is 18.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $940 a month in housing costs.
Vermont median household income
The median household income in Vermont is $48,846 and the income per person is $27,266. 19.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Vermont: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 345
- Owner-occupied
- 79.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.9%
- Vacant
- 7.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1943
- Average household size
- 2.18
Vermont demographics
- Population
- 698
- Median age
- 44.8
- Under 18
- 20.5%
- 65 and older
- 14.8%
- Households
- 320
- Foreign-born
- 0.3%
- Veterans
- 8.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Vermont ›
Education in Vermont
8.6% of adults 25 and older in Vermont have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Vermont
- Unemployment rate
- 3.7%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 1.5%
- Drive alone
- 77.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.5%
Vermont vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 698 | $48,846 | $57,000 | $704 |
| Table Grove | 306 | $59,000 | $75,500 | $794 |
| Astoria | 984 | $50,536 | $67,600 | $680 |
| Ipava | 487 | $48,698 | $66,300 | $1,055 |
| Industry | 569 | $51,250 | $85,300 | $790 |
| Littleton | 105 | $64,792 | $104,700 | — |
| Rushville | 2,747 | $57,583 | $94,700 | $781 |
| Marietta | 132 | $52,500 | $65,000 | — |
| Smithfield | 150 | $65,000 | $58,800 | — |
More for people moving to Vermont
Vermont ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Vermont: FAQ
What is the median household income in Vermont, IL?
The median household income in Vermont is $48,846, 41% lower than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Vermont?
The median home value in Vermont is $57,000, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Vermont?
The median gross rent in Vermont is $704 per month, about 18.9% of household income.
Is Vermont, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 78% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.7%. Minuses: median household income 41% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 19.6%.
What is the median age in Vermont?
The median age in Vermont is 44.8 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Vermont?
The average commute to work in Vermont is 29 minutes; 1.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Vermont?
The unemployment rate in Vermont is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Vermont?
8.6% of adults in Vermont have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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