Living in Dummerston, Vermont
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Dummerston · Census data 2020–2024
Dummerston has 2,090 residents with a median age of 45.6. The median household income is $101,696 (25% higher than the Vermont median), the median home value is $335,300, the median rent is $1,392/month.
Dummerston at a glance
- Population
- 2,090
- Median age
- 45.6State: 43.1
- Median household income
- $101,696State: $81,203
- Median home value
- $335,300State: $316,600
- Median rent
- $1,392/moState: $1,234
- Homeowners
- 92.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 58.7%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Dummerston a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 25% higher than the Vermont median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 1.6%; a poverty rate of 4.5%.
Cons: Home values 6% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Dummerston
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Dummerston the median home value is $335,300, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,392 per month, which is 23.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,881 a month in housing costs.
Dummerston median household income
The median household income in Dummerston is $101,696 and the income per person is $50,156. 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Vermont: 10.1%).
Housing in Dummerston: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,042
- Owner-occupied
- 92.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.1%
- Vacant
- 13.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.32
Dummerston demographics
- Population
- 2,090
- Median age
- 45.6
- Under 18
- 21.7%
- 65 and older
- 24.3%
- Households
- 900
- Foreign-born
- 3.1%
- Veterans
- 6.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Dummerston ›
Education in Dummerston
58.7% of adults 25 and older in Dummerston have a bachelor's degree or higher (Vermont: 43.8%), and 25.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Dummerston
- Unemployment rate
- 1.6%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 25.9%
- Drive alone
- 63.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.9%
Dummerston vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dummerston | 2,090 | $101,696 | $335,300 | $1,392 |
| West Brattleboro | 2,749 | $44,827 | $256,100 | $848 |
| Brattleboro | 12,122 | $58,241 | $257,300 | $1,074 |
| Newfane | 141 | $85,938 | $347,400 | $1,083 |
| Putney | 2,622 | $79,706 | $300,000 | $508 |
| Brookline | 531 | $80,833 | $290,700 | $1,732 |
| Marlboro | 1,362 | $77,135 | $357,300 | $1,600 |
| Chesterfield | 3,622 | $102,370 | $373,500 | $1,324 |
| Harmonyville | 151 | $69,205 | $307,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in Dummerston, VT?
The median household income in Dummerston is $101,696, 25% 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 Dummerston?
The median home value in Dummerston is $335,300, compared with $316,600 in Vermont.
How much is rent in Dummerston?
The median gross rent in Dummerston is $1,392 per month, about 23.8% of household income.
Is Dummerston, VT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 25% higher than the Vermont median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 1.6%; a poverty rate of 4.5%. Minuses: home values 6% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Dummerston?
The median age in Dummerston is 45.6 years (Vermont: 43.1).
How long is the commute in Dummerston?
The average commute to work in Dummerston is 21 minutes; 25.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Dummerston?
The unemployment rate in Dummerston is 1.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Dummerston?
58.7% of adults in Dummerston 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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