Living in Guilford, Vermont
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Guilford · Census data 2020–2024
Guilford has 2,461 residents with a median age of 46.7. The median household income is $75,243 (7% lower than the Vermont median), the median home value is $312,600, the median rent is $1,283/month.
Guilford at a glance
- Population
- 2,461
- Median age
- 46.7State: 43.1
- Median household income
- $75,243State: $81,203
- Median home value
- $312,600State: $316,600
- Median rent
- $1,283/moState: $1,234
- Homeowners
- 80.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 44.8%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Guilford a good place to live?
Pros: Home values about the same as the state median.
Cons: Median household income 7% lower than the Vermont median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 10.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Guilford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Guilford the median home value is $312,600, 6% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,283 per month, which is 28.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,843 a month in housing costs.
Guilford median household income
The median household income in Guilford is $75,243 and the income per person is $53,529. 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Vermont: 10.1%).
Housing in Guilford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,174
- Owner-occupied
- 80.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.9%
- Vacant
- 7.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.26
Guilford demographics
- Population
- 2,461
- Median age
- 46.7
- Under 18
- 17.5%
- 65 and older
- 27.6%
- Households
- 1,091
- Foreign-born
- 5%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Guilford ›
Education in Guilford
44.8% of adults 25 and older in Guilford have a bachelor's degree or higher (Vermont: 43.8%), and 24.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Guilford
- Unemployment rate
- 3.7%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 16.7%
- Drive alone
- 75.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.9%
Guilford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guilford | 2,461 | $75,243 | $312,600 | $1,283 |
| Vernon | 2,709 | $85,682 | $285,100 | $1,023 |
| Leyden | 637 | $105,893 | $372,900 | $1,917 |
| West Brattleboro | 2,749 | $44,827 | $256,100 | $848 |
| Brattleboro | 12,122 | $58,241 | $257,300 | $1,074 |
| Hinsdale | 3,997 | $69,191 | $200,700 | $1,050 |
| Bernardston | 2,164 | $81,940 | $332,000 | $1,283 |
| Halifax | 847 | $63,889 | $267,500 | $875 |
| Colrain | 1,627 | $80,673 | $284,300 | $1,102 |
More for people moving to Guilford
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What is the median household income in Guilford, VT?
The median household income in Guilford is $75,243, 7% 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 Guilford?
The median home value in Guilford is $312,600, compared with $316,600 in Vermont.
How much is rent in Guilford?
The median gross rent in Guilford is $1,283 per month, about 28.4% of household income.
Is Guilford, VT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values about the same as the state median. Minuses: median household income 7% lower than the Vermont median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 10.6%.
What is the median age in Guilford?
The median age in Guilford is 46.7 years (Vermont: 43.1).
How long is the commute in Guilford?
The average commute to work in Guilford is 25 minutes; 16.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Guilford?
The unemployment rate in Guilford is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Guilford?
44.8% of adults in Guilford 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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