Living in Craftsbury, Vermont
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Craftsbury · Census data 2020–2024
Craftsbury has 1,352 residents with a median age of 41.5. The median household income is $83,672 (3% higher than the Vermont median), the median home value is $270,500, the median rent is $1,091/month.
Craftsbury is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Craftsbury at a glance
- Population
- 1,352
- Median age
- 41.5State: 43.1
- Median household income
- $83,672State: $81,203
- Median home value
- $270,500State: $316,600
- Median rent
- $1,091/moState: $1,234
- Homeowners
- 82.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 46.2%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Craftsbury a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 3% higher than the Vermont median; home values 15% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.6%.
Cons: An average commute of 27 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Craftsbury
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Craftsbury the median home value is $270,500, 19% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,091 per month, which is 21.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,765 a month in housing costs.
Craftsbury median household income
The median household income in Craftsbury is $83,672 and the income per person is $42,703. 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Vermont: 10.1%).
Housing in Craftsbury: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 666
- Owner-occupied
- 82.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.5%
- Vacant
- 20.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.29
Craftsbury demographics
- Population
- 1,352
- Median age
- 41.5
- Under 18
- 21.2%
- 65 and older
- 25.7%
- Households
- 527
- Foreign-born
- 2.7%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Craftsbury ›
Education in Craftsbury
46.2% of adults 25 and older in Craftsbury have a bachelor's degree or higher (Vermont: 43.8%), and 21.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Craftsbury
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 12.5%
- Drive alone
- 66.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 11.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 85%
Craftsbury vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craftsbury | 1,352 | $83,672 | $270,500 | $1,091 |
| Wolcott | 1,507 | $70,259 | $221,300 | $1,059 |
| Greensboro | 633 | $91,750 | $392,400 | $1,113 |
| Glover | 1,051 | $73,839 | $264,700 | $973 |
| Greensboro Bend | 224 | $82,500 | $258,300 | — |
| Eden | 1,351 | $83,578 | $215,900 | $1,300 |
| Hardwick | 2,965 | $92,297 | $184,700 | $875 |
| North Hyde Park | 396 | $61,515 | $186,600 | — |
| Lowell | 1,070 | $57,404 | $183,400 | $945 |
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What is the median household income in Craftsbury, VT?
The median household income in Craftsbury is $83,672, 3% 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 Craftsbury?
The median home value in Craftsbury is $270,500, compared with $316,600 in Vermont.
How much is rent in Craftsbury?
The median gross rent in Craftsbury is $1,091 per month, about 21.9% of household income.
Is Craftsbury, VT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 3% higher than the Vermont median; home values 15% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.6%. Minuses: an average commute of 27 minutes.
What is the median age in Craftsbury?
The median age in Craftsbury is 41.5 years (Vermont: 43.1).
How long is the commute in Craftsbury?
The average commute to work in Craftsbury is 27 minutes; 12.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Craftsbury?
The unemployment rate in Craftsbury is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Craftsbury?
46.2% of adults in Craftsbury 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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