Living in Bolton Valley, Vermont
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bolton Valley · Census data 2020–2024
Bolton Valley has 252 residents with a median age of 36.3. The median household income is $111,875 (38% higher than the Vermont median), the median home value is $225,000, the median rent is $1,174/month.
Bolton Valley is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Bolton Valley at a glance
- Population
- 252
- Median age
- 36.3State: 43.1
- Median household income
- $111,875State: $81,203
- Median home value
- $225,000State: $316,600
- Median rent
- $1,174/moState: $1,234
- Homeowners
- 59%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 81%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Bolton Valley a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 38% higher than the Vermont median; home values 29% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 3.6%.
Cons: An average commute of 28 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Bolton Valley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bolton Valley the median home value is $225,000, 32% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,174 per month, which is 19.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,643 a month in housing costs.
Bolton Valley median household income
The median household income in Bolton Valley is $111,875 and the income per person is $64,249. 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Vermont: 10.1%).
Housing in Bolton Valley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 272
- Owner-occupied
- 59%
- Renter-occupied
- 41%
- Vacant
- 47.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 1.75
47.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Bolton Valley has many vacation and second homes.
Bolton Valley demographics
- Population
- 252
- Median age
- 36.3
- Under 18
- 7.9%
- 65 and older
- 2.8%
- Households
- 144
- Foreign-born
- 3.6%
- Veterans
- 6.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bolton Valley ›
Education in Bolton Valley
81% of adults 25 and older in Bolton Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Vermont: 43.8%), and 28.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bolton Valley
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 20%
- Drive alone
- 65.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 7.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.2%
Bolton Valley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton Valley | 252 | $111,875 | $225,000 | $1,174 |
| Bolton | 1,163 | $111,125 | $311,600 | $1,299 |
| Waterbury | 5,405 | $103,917 | $447,200 | $1,027 |
| Richmond | 4,159 | $108,235 | $432,200 | — |
| Huntington | 1,853 | $94,497 | $338,300 | $986 |
| Duxbury | 1,548 | $105,208 | $364,600 | $1,318 |
| Underhill Flats | 434 | $65,625 | $326,900 | $945 |
| Underhill | 3,141 | $92,267 | $446,000 | — |
| Stowe | 5,285 | $93,618 | $647,800 | $1,458 |
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What is the median household income in Bolton Valley, VT?
The median household income in Bolton Valley is $111,875, 38% higher 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 Bolton Valley?
The median home value in Bolton Valley is $225,000, compared with $316,600 in Vermont.
How much is rent in Bolton Valley?
The median gross rent in Bolton Valley is $1,174 per month, about 19.1% of household income.
Is Bolton Valley, VT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 38% higher than the Vermont median; home values 29% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 3.6%. Minuses: an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in Bolton Valley?
The median age in Bolton Valley is 36.3 years (Vermont: 43.1).
How long is the commute in Bolton Valley?
The average commute to work in Bolton Valley is 28 minutes; 20% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bolton Valley?
The unemployment rate in Bolton Valley is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bolton Valley?
81% of adults in Bolton Valley 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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