Living in Ascutney, Vermont

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ascutney · Census data 2020–2024

Ascutney has 381 residents with a median age of 64.4. The median household income is $53,269 (34% lower than the Vermont median), the median home value is $218,800.

Ascutney is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Ascutney at a glance

Population
381
Median age
64.4State: 43.1
Median household income
$53,269State: $81,203
Median home value
$218,800State: $316,600
Homeowners
100%
Bachelor's degree or higher
38.6%
Average commute
16 min

Is Ascutney a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 31% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; a poverty rate of 0.8%.

Cons: Median household income 34% lower than the Vermont median.

The weather is best in May–June and August–September.

Cost of living in Ascutney

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ascutney the median home value is $218,800, 34% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,472 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Ascutney$218,800
Vermont$316,600
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Vermont$1,234
United States$1,413

Ascutney median household income

The median household income in Ascutney is $53,269 and the income per person is $38,393. 0.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Vermont: 10.1%).

Median household income

Ascutney$53,269
Vermont$81,203
United States$80,734

Housing in Ascutney: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
198
Owner-occupied
100%
Renter-occupied
0%
Vacant
0%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1975
Average household size
1.80

Ascutney demographics

Population
381
Median age
64.4
Under 18
10.2%
65 and older
44.9%
Households
198
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
10.5%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ascutney ›

Education in Ascutney

38.6% of adults 25 and older in Ascutney have a bachelor's degree or higher (Vermont: 43.8%), and 14.9% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Ascutney38.6%
Vermont43.8%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Ascutney

Unemployment rate
0%State: 3.6%
Average commute
16 minState: 24 min
Work from home
17.5%
Drive alone
51.1%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
92.4%

Ascutney vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Ascutney381$53,269$218,800—
Claremont13,078$59,096$204,600$1,146
Weathersfield2,856$83,095$252,700$1,401
Windsor3,554$52,484$207,500$1,026
Cornish1,816$91,821$296,000$1,221
West Windsor1,171$108,750$393,500$1,100
North Springfield427$68,865$187,800—
Baltimore361$107,500$219,400—
Springfield9,084$66,571$192,400$963

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Living in Ascutney: FAQ

What is the median household income in Ascutney, VT?

The median household income in Ascutney is $53,269, 34% 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 Ascutney?

The median home value in Ascutney is $218,800, compared with $316,600 in Vermont.

Is Ascutney, VT a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 31% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; a poverty rate of 0.8%. Minuses: median household income 34% lower than the Vermont median.

What is the median age in Ascutney?

The median age in Ascutney is 64.4 years (Vermont: 43.1).

How long is the commute in Ascutney?

The average commute to work in Ascutney is 16 minutes; 17.5% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Ascutney?

The unemployment rate in Ascutney is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Ascutney?

38.6% of adults in Ascutney 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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