Living in Cavendish, Vermont
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Cavendish · Census data 2020–2024
Cavendish has 1,242 residents with a median age of 45.2. The median household income is $89,063 (10% higher than the Vermont median), the median home value is $285,100, the median rent is $1,000/month.
Cavendish is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Cavendish at a glance
- Population
- 1,242
- Median age
- 45.2State: 43.1
- Median household income
- $89,063State: $81,203
- Median home value
- $285,100State: $316,600
- Median rent
- $1,000/moState: $1,234
- Homeowners
- 81.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39.3%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Cavendish a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 10% higher than the Vermont median; home values 10% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.3%.
Cons: Unemployment of 3.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Cavendish
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Cavendish the median home value is $285,100, 14% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,000 per month, which is 18% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,091 a month in housing costs.
Cavendish median household income
The median household income in Cavendish is $89,063 and the income per person is $50,798. 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Vermont: 10.1%).
Housing in Cavendish: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 884
- Owner-occupied
- 81.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.7%
- Vacant
- 48.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.67
48.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Cavendish has many vacation and second homes.
Cavendish demographics
- Population
- 1,242
- Median age
- 45.2
- Under 18
- 18.3%
- 65 and older
- 23.6%
- Households
- 459
- Foreign-born
- 1.6%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Cavendish ›
Education in Cavendish
39.3% of adults 25 and older in Cavendish have a bachelor's degree or higher (Vermont: 43.8%), and 17.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Cavendish
- Unemployment rate
- 3.7%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 18.5%
- Drive alone
- 73.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.2%
Cavendish vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavendish | 1,242 | $89,063 | $285,100 | $1,000 |
| Proctorsville | 427 | $93,125 | $210,000 | $875 |
| Baltimore | 361 | $107,500 | $219,400 | — |
| Ludlow | 808 | $56,667 | $304,000 | $1,018 |
| North Springfield | 427 | $68,865 | $187,800 | — |
| Weathersfield | 2,856 | $83,095 | $252,700 | $1,401 |
| Reading | 699 | $85,000 | $377,200 | $1,100 |
| West Windsor | 1,171 | $108,750 | $393,500 | $1,100 |
| Chester | 2,992 | $62,125 | $232,900 | $960 |
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What is the median household income in Cavendish, VT?
The median household income in Cavendish is $89,063, 10% 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 Cavendish?
The median home value in Cavendish is $285,100, compared with $316,600 in Vermont.
How much is rent in Cavendish?
The median gross rent in Cavendish is $1,000 per month, about 18% of household income.
Is Cavendish, VT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 10% higher than the Vermont median; home values 10% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.3%. Minuses: unemployment of 3.7%.
What is the median age in Cavendish?
The median age in Cavendish is 45.2 years (Vermont: 43.1).
How long is the commute in Cavendish?
The average commute to work in Cavendish is 19 minutes; 18.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Cavendish?
The unemployment rate in Cavendish is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Cavendish?
39.3% of adults in Cavendish 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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