Living in Bradford, Vermont

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

Bradford has 2,827 residents with a median age of 42.7. The median household income is $108,162 (33% higher than the Vermont median), the median home value is $258,600, the median rent is $1,221/month.

Bradford at a glance

Population
2,827
Median age
42.7State: 43.1
Median household income
$108,162State: $81,203
Median home value
$258,600State: $316,600
Median rent
$1,221/moState: $1,234
Homeowners
87.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
36.2%
Average commute
25 min

Is Bradford a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 33% higher than the Vermont median; home values 18% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 2.8%.

Cons: An average commute of 25 minutes.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Bradford

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bradford the median home value is $258,600, 22% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,221 per month, which is 25.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,835 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Bradford$258,600
Vermont$316,600
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Bradford$1,221
Vermont$1,234
United States$1,413

Bradford median household income

The median household income in Bradford is $108,162 and the income per person is $46,873. 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Vermont: 10.1%).

Median household income

Bradford$108,162
Vermont$81,203
United States$80,734

Housing in Bradford: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
1,214
Owner-occupied
87.1%
Renter-occupied
12.9%
Vacant
15.2%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1976
Average household size
2.66

Bradford demographics

Population
2,827
Median age
42.7
Under 18
20.1%
65 and older
22.9%
Households
1,029
Foreign-born
2.3%
Veterans
5.6%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White94.9%
Hispanic or Latino1.6%
Black0.1%
Asian0.9%

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

Education in Bradford

36.2% of adults 25 and older in Bradford have a bachelor's degree or higher (Vermont: 43.8%), and 16.4% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Bradford36.2%
Vermont43.8%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Bradford

Unemployment rate
3.5%State: 3.6%
Average commute
25 minState: 24 min
Work from home
7.7%
Drive alone
67.4%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
3.4%
Homes with broadband
80.5%

Bradford vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Bradford2,827$108,162$258,600$1,221
Corinth1,539$89,167$213,800$1,267
Fairlee1,066$74,760$274,200$1,083
West Fairlee711$76,500$237,200$1,113
Newbury393$76,250$275,900$1,259
Piermont868$80,000$341,600$1,199
Haverhill4,611$85,929$247,900$1,115
North Haverhill728$58,631$237,700—
Vershire842$71,618$209,100$1,117

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Living in Bradford: FAQ

What is the median household income in Bradford, VT?

The median household income in Bradford is $108,162, 33% 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 Bradford?

The median home value in Bradford is $258,600, compared with $316,600 in Vermont.

How much is rent in Bradford?

The median gross rent in Bradford is $1,221 per month, about 25.8% of household income.

Is Bradford, VT a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 33% higher than the Vermont median; home values 18% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 2.8%. Minuses: an average commute of 25 minutes.

What is the median age in Bradford?

The median age in Bradford is 42.7 years (Vermont: 43.1).

How long is the commute in Bradford?

The average commute to work in Bradford is 25 minutes; 7.7% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Bradford?

The unemployment rate in Bradford is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Bradford?

36.2% of adults in Bradford 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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