Living in Berkshire, Vermont
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Berkshire · Census data 2020–2024
Berkshire has 1,745 residents with a median age of 31.6. The median household income is $71,406 (12% lower than the Vermont median), the median home value is $244,600, the median rent is $1,525/month.
Berkshire at a glance
- Population
- 1,745
- Median age
- 31.6State: 43.1
- Median household income
- $71,406State: $81,203
- Median home value
- $244,600State: $316,600
- Median rent
- $1,525/moState: $1,234
- Homeowners
- 77.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Berkshire a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 23% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.3%.
Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the Vermont median; an average commute of 32 minutes; a poverty rate of 14.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Berkshire
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Berkshire the median home value is $244,600, 26% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,525 per month, which is 33.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,575 a month in housing costs.
Berkshire median household income
The median household income in Berkshire is $71,406 and the income per person is $34,136. 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Vermont: 10.1%).
Housing in Berkshire: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 712
- Owner-occupied
- 77.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.7%
- Vacant
- 8.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.68
Berkshire demographics
- Population
- 1,745
- Median age
- 31.6
- Under 18
- 27.2%
- 65 and older
- 14.8%
- Households
- 651
- Foreign-born
- 1.8%
- Veterans
- 7.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Berkshire ›
Education in Berkshire
22% of adults 25 and older in Berkshire have a bachelor's degree or higher (Vermont: 43.8%), and 6.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Berkshire
- Unemployment rate
- 0.3%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 12.1%
- Drive alone
- 78.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 78.6%
Berkshire vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire | 1,745 | $71,406 | $244,600 | $1,525 |
| Enosburg Falls | 1,570 | $50,870 | $206,500 | $832 |
| Enosburgh | 2,804 | $63,828 | $223,100 | $852 |
| Richford | 2,467 | $56,853 | $176,600 | $1,160 |
| Franklin | 1,590 | $79,917 | $247,400 | $891 |
| Sheldon | 2,267 | $78,533 | $272,400 | $1,286 |
| Montgomery | 1,047 | $53,289 | $323,200 | $868 |
| Jay | 471 | $74,792 | $234,200 | — |
| Bakersfield | 1,109 | $83,462 | $271,300 | $1,200 |
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What is the median household income in Berkshire, VT?
The median household income in Berkshire is $71,406, 12% 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 Berkshire?
The median home value in Berkshire is $244,600, compared with $316,600 in Vermont.
How much is rent in Berkshire?
The median gross rent in Berkshire is $1,525 per month, about 33.5% of household income.
Is Berkshire, VT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 23% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.3%. Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the Vermont median; an average commute of 32 minutes; a poverty rate of 14.6%.
What is the median age in Berkshire?
The median age in Berkshire is 31.6 years (Vermont: 43.1).
How long is the commute in Berkshire?
The average commute to work in Berkshire is 32 minutes; 12.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Berkshire?
The unemployment rate in Berkshire is 0.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Berkshire?
22% of adults in Berkshire 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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