Living in East Haven, Vermont
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Haven · Census data 2020–2024
East Haven has 225 residents with a median age of 47. The median household income is $38,438 (53% lower than the Vermont median), the median home value is $146,900.
East Haven is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
East Haven at a glance
- Population
- 225
- Median age
- 47State: 43.1
- Median household income
- $38,438State: $81,203
- Median home value
- $146,900State: $316,600
- Homeowners
- 93.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is East Haven a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 54% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 53% lower than the Vermont median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 5.4%; a poverty rate of 16%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in East Haven
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Haven the median home value is $146,900, 56% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,569 a month in housing costs.
East Haven median household income
The median household income in East Haven is $38,438 and the income per person is $25,692. 16% of residents live below the poverty line (Vermont: 10.1%).
Housing in East Haven: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 195
- Owner-occupied
- 93.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 6.1%
- Vacant
- 41%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 1.96
41% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that East Haven has many vacation and second homes.
East Haven demographics
- Population
- 225
- Median age
- 47
- Under 18
- 23.1%
- 65 and older
- 18.7%
- Households
- 115
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Haven ›
Education in East Haven
25% of adults 25 and older in East Haven have a bachelor's degree or higher (Vermont: 43.8%), and 11.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Haven
- Unemployment rate
- 5.4%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 8.6%
- Drive alone
- 78.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 69.6%
East Haven vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Haven | 225 | $38,438 | $146,900 | — |
| Burke | 1,317 | $87,143 | $340,600 | $938 |
| Brunswick | 109 | $128,125 | $228,100 | — |
| Newark | 727 | $72,929 | $229,900 | $1,708 |
| East Burke | 151 | $67,500 | $319,600 | — |
| Maidstone | 241 | $85,833 | $438,200 | — |
| West Burke | 161 | $27,321 | $275,000 | $525 |
| Brighton | 1,167 | $47,375 | $163,900 | $775 |
| Island Pond | 852 | $46,214 | $145,800 | $775 |
More for people moving to East Haven
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What is the median household income in East Haven, VT?
The median household income in East Haven is $38,438, 53% 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 East Haven?
The median home value in East Haven is $146,900, compared with $316,600 in Vermont.
Is East Haven, VT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 54% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 53% lower than the Vermont median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 5.4%; a poverty rate of 16%.
What is the median age in East Haven?
The median age in East Haven is 47 years (Vermont: 43.1).
How long is the commute in East Haven?
The average commute to work in East Haven is 28 minutes; 8.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Haven?
The unemployment rate in East Haven is 5.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Haven?
25% of adults in East Haven 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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