Living in Duxbury, Vermont
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Duxbury · Census data 2020–2024
Duxbury has 1,548 residents with a median age of 37.5. The median household income is $105,208 (30% higher than the Vermont median), the median home value is $364,600, the median rent is $1,318/month.
Duxbury at a glance
- Population
- 1,548
- Median age
- 37.5State: 43.1
- Median household income
- $105,208State: $81,203
- Median home value
- $364,600State: $316,600
- Median rent
- $1,318/moState: $1,234
- Homeowners
- 82.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 58.5%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Duxbury a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 30% higher than the Vermont median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 2.7%.
Cons: Home values 15% higher than the state median; unemployment of 4.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Duxbury
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Duxbury the median home value is $364,600, 10% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,318 per month, which is 20.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,976 a month in housing costs.
Duxbury median household income
The median household income in Duxbury is $105,208 and the income per person is $48,482. 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Vermont: 10.1%).
Housing in Duxbury: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 716
- Owner-occupied
- 82.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.6%
- Vacant
- 12.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.48
Duxbury demographics
- Population
- 1,548
- Median age
- 37.5
- Under 18
- 17.8%
- 65 and older
- 13%
- Households
- 624
- Foreign-born
- 4.1%
- Veterans
- 5.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Duxbury ›
Education in Duxbury
58.5% of adults 25 and older in Duxbury have a bachelor's degree or higher (Vermont: 43.8%), and 18% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Duxbury
- Unemployment rate
- 4.7%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 18.6%
- Drive alone
- 72.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.6%
Duxbury vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duxbury | 1,548 | $105,208 | $364,600 | $1,318 |
| Huntington | 1,853 | $94,497 | $338,300 | $986 |
| Fayston | 1,342 | $110,250 | $502,400 | $1,654 |
| Huntington Center | 181 | $93,912 | $368,800 | $954 |
| Bolton | 1,163 | $111,125 | $311,600 | $1,299 |
| Moretown | 1,532 | $104,423 | $380,800 | $838 |
| Waterbury | 5,405 | $103,917 | $447,200 | $1,027 |
| Bolton Valley | 252 | $111,875 | $225,000 | $1,174 |
| Waitsfield | 1,918 | $84,375 | $422,400 | $1,200 |
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What is the median household income in Duxbury, VT?
The median household income in Duxbury is $105,208, 30% 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 Duxbury?
The median home value in Duxbury is $364,600, compared with $316,600 in Vermont.
How much is rent in Duxbury?
The median gross rent in Duxbury is $1,318 per month, about 20.5% of household income.
Is Duxbury, VT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 30% higher than the Vermont median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 2.7%. Minuses: home values 15% higher than the state median; unemployment of 4.7%.
What is the median age in Duxbury?
The median age in Duxbury is 37.5 years (Vermont: 43.1).
How long is the commute in Duxbury?
The average commute to work in Duxbury is 23 minutes; 18.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Duxbury?
The unemployment rate in Duxbury is 4.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Duxbury?
58.5% of adults in Duxbury 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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