Living in Coventry, Vermont
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Coventry · Census data 2020–2024
Coventry has 917 residents with a median age of 45.2. The median household income is $59,342 (27% lower than the Vermont median), the median home value is $197,900, the median rent is $755/month.
Coventry is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Coventry at a glance
- Population
- 917
- Median age
- 45.2State: 43.1
- Median household income
- $59,342State: $81,203
- Median home value
- $197,900State: $316,600
- Median rent
- $755/moState: $1,234
- Homeowners
- 82.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.7%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Coventry a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 37% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the Vermont median; an average commute of 36 minutes; unemployment of 20.2%; a poverty rate of 19.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Coventry
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Coventry the median home value is $197,900, 41% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $755 per month, which is 18.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,722 a month in housing costs.
Coventry median household income
The median household income in Coventry is $59,342 and the income per person is $33,576. 19.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Vermont: 10.1%).
Housing in Coventry: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 455
- Owner-occupied
- 82.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.2%
- Vacant
- 16.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1993
- Average household size
- 2.43
Coventry demographics
- Population
- 917
- Median age
- 45.2
- Under 18
- 20.2%
- 65 and older
- 22.5%
- Households
- 378
- Foreign-born
- 2%
- Veterans
- 12.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Coventry ›
Education in Coventry
21.7% of adults 25 and older in Coventry have a bachelor's degree or higher (Vermont: 43.8%), and 12% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Coventry
- Unemployment rate
- 20.2%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 8.6%
- Drive alone
- 82.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.6%
Coventry vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coventry | 917 | $59,342 | $197,900 | $755 |
| Newport | 4,394 | $54,646 | $179,400 | $850 |
| Irasburg | 1,384 | $98,534 | $230,800 | $1,063 |
| Orleans | 809 | $57,159 | $156,300 | $810 |
| Newport Center | 280 | $44,231 | $136,400 | $647 |
| Derby | 4,537 | $80,250 | $225,000 | $1,096 |
| Brownington | 1,144 | $75,556 | $193,800 | $745 |
| Derby Center | 693 | $58,250 | $196,600 | $1,078 |
| Troy | 1,749 | $87,938 | $233,200 | $646 |
More for people moving to Coventry
Coventry ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Coventry: FAQ
What is the median household income in Coventry, VT?
The median household income in Coventry is $59,342, 27% 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 Coventry?
The median home value in Coventry is $197,900, compared with $316,600 in Vermont.
How much is rent in Coventry?
The median gross rent in Coventry is $755 per month, about 18.8% of household income.
Is Coventry, VT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 37% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the Vermont median; an average commute of 36 minutes; unemployment of 20.2%; a poverty rate of 19.6%.
What is the median age in Coventry?
The median age in Coventry is 45.2 years (Vermont: 43.1).
How long is the commute in Coventry?
The average commute to work in Coventry is 36 minutes; 8.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Coventry?
The unemployment rate in Coventry is 20.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Coventry?
21.7% of adults in Coventry 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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