Living in Fayston, Vermont
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fayston · Census data 2020–2024
Fayston has 1,342 residents with a median age of 46.9. The median household income is $110,250 (36% higher than the Vermont median), the median home value is $502,400, the median rent is $1,654/month.
Fayston is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Fayston at a glance
- Population
- 1,342
- Median age
- 46.9State: 43.1
- Median household income
- $110,250State: $81,203
- Median home value
- $502,400State: $316,600
- Median rent
- $1,654/moState: $1,234
- Homeowners
- 87%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 66.9%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Fayston a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 36% higher than the Vermont median; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 4.2%.
Cons: Home values 59% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Fayston
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fayston the median home value is $502,400, 51% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,654 per month, which is 17.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,276 a month in housing costs.
Fayston median household income
The median household income in Fayston is $110,250 and the income per person is $58,187. 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Vermont: 10.1%).
Housing in Fayston: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,050
- Owner-occupied
- 87%
- Renter-occupied
- 13%
- Vacant
- 47.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.44
47.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Fayston has many vacation and second homes.
Fayston demographics
- Population
- 1,342
- Median age
- 46.9
- Under 18
- 19.3%
- 65 and older
- 19.6%
- Households
- 547
- Foreign-born
- 3.1%
- Veterans
- 5.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fayston ›
Education in Fayston
66.9% of adults 25 and older in Fayston have a bachelor's degree or higher (Vermont: 43.8%), and 29.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fayston
- Unemployment rate
- 3.3%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 26.2%
- Drive alone
- 66.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.8%
Fayston vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayston | 1,342 | $110,250 | $502,400 | $1,654 |
| Waitsfield | 1,918 | $84,375 | $422,400 | $1,200 |
| Starksboro | 1,939 | $82,188 | $287,700 | $1,306 |
| Duxbury | 1,548 | $105,208 | $364,600 | $1,318 |
| Huntington Center | 181 | $93,912 | $368,800 | $954 |
| Huntington | 1,853 | $94,497 | $338,300 | $986 |
| Warren | 1,585 | $86,905 | $569,300 | $1,750 |
| Moretown | 1,532 | $104,423 | $380,800 | $838 |
| Lincoln | 1,394 | $96,667 | $365,200 | $870 |
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What is the median household income in Fayston, VT?
The median household income in Fayston is $110,250, 36% 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 Fayston?
The median home value in Fayston is $502,400, compared with $316,600 in Vermont.
How much is rent in Fayston?
The median gross rent in Fayston is $1,654 per month, about 17.7% of household income.
Is Fayston, VT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 36% higher than the Vermont median; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 4.2%. Minuses: home values 59% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Fayston?
The median age in Fayston is 46.9 years (Vermont: 43.1).
How long is the commute in Fayston?
The average commute to work in Fayston is 29 minutes; 26.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fayston?
The unemployment rate in Fayston is 3.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fayston?
66.9% of adults in Fayston 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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