Living in Alburgh, Vermont
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Alburgh · Census data 2020–2024
Alburgh has 486 residents with a median age of 32.9. The median household income is $60,000 (26% lower than the Vermont median), the median home value is $189,900, the median rent is $1,721/month.
Alburgh is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Alburgh at a glance
- Population
- 486
- Median age
- 32.9State: 43.1
- Median household income
- $60,000State: $81,203
- Median home value
- $189,900State: $316,600
- Median rent
- $1,721/moState: $1,234
- Homeowners
- 76.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.5%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Alburgh a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 40% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.1%.
Cons: Median household income 26% lower than the Vermont median; an average commute of 36 minutes; a poverty rate of 14.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Alburgh
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Alburgh the median home value is $189,900, 43% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,721 per month, which is 36.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,625 a month in housing costs.
Alburgh median household income
The median household income in Alburgh is $60,000 and the income per person is $29,404. 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Vermont: 10.1%).
Housing in Alburgh: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 343
- Owner-occupied
- 76.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.1%
- Vacant
- 45.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.61
45.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Alburgh has many vacation and second homes.
Alburgh demographics
- Population
- 486
- Median age
- 32.9
- Under 18
- 21.8%
- 65 and older
- 11.5%
- Households
- 186
- Foreign-born
- 3.3%
- Veterans
- 12.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Alburgh ›
Education in Alburgh
13.5% of adults 25 and older in Alburgh have a bachelor's degree or higher (Vermont: 43.8%), and 9.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Alburgh
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 8.5%
- Drive alone
- 66.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.4%
Alburgh vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alburgh | 486 | $60,000 | $189,900 | $1,721 |
| Rouses Point | 2,414 | $46,250 | $197,400 | $737 |
| Champlain | 1,270 | $65,000 | $122,700 | $1,071 |
| Isle La Motte | 577 | $82,500 | $269,300 | $1,391 |
| Chazy | 240 | $83,929 | $214,600 | — |
| Swanton | 2,670 | $66,607 | $229,000 | $1,238 |
| North Hero | 1,263 | $102,143 | $451,400 | $1,556 |
| Highgate | 3,528 | $81,017 | $280,500 | $895 |
| Highgate Center | 401 | $120,983 | $340,600 | — |
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What is the median household income in Alburgh, VT?
The median household income in Alburgh is $60,000, 26% lower than the Vermont median of $81,203 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Alburgh?
The median home value in Alburgh is $189,900, compared with $316,600 in Vermont.
How much is rent in Alburgh?
The median gross rent in Alburgh is $1,721 per month, about 36.1% of household income.
Is Alburgh, VT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 40% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.1%. Minuses: median household income 26% lower than the Vermont median; an average commute of 36 minutes; a poverty rate of 14.5%.
What is the median age in Alburgh?
The median age in Alburgh is 32.9 years (Vermont: 43.1).
How long is the commute in Alburgh?
The average commute to work in Alburgh is 36 minutes; 8.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Alburgh?
The unemployment rate in Alburgh is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Alburgh?
13.5% of adults in Alburgh 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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