Living in Halifax, Vermont
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Halifax · Census data 2020–2024
Halifax has 847 residents with a median age of 40.6. The median household income is $63,889 (21% lower than the Vermont median), the median home value is $267,500, the median rent is $875/month.
Halifax is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Halifax at a glance
- Population
- 847
- Median age
- 40.6State: 43.1
- Median household income
- $63,889State: $81,203
- Median home value
- $267,500State: $316,600
- Median rent
- $875/moState: $1,234
- Homeowners
- 86.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 44.9%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Halifax a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 16% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6%.
Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the Vermont median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Halifax
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Halifax the median home value is $267,500, 20% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $875 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,781 a month in housing costs.
Halifax median household income
The median household income in Halifax is $63,889 and the income per person is $30,215. 6% of residents live below the poverty line (Vermont: 10.1%).
Housing in Halifax: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 517
- Owner-occupied
- 86.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.4%
- Vacant
- 40.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.77
40.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Halifax has many vacation and second homes.
Halifax demographics
- Population
- 847
- Median age
- 40.6
- Under 18
- 25.4%
- 65 and older
- 22.6%
- Households
- 306
- Foreign-born
- 1.2%
- Veterans
- 9.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Halifax ›
Education in Halifax
44.9% of adults 25 and older in Halifax have a bachelor's degree or higher (Vermont: 43.8%), and 18.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Halifax
- Unemployment rate
- 3.9%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 29.9%
- Drive alone
- 64.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.4%
Halifax vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halifax | 847 | $63,889 | $267,500 | $875 |
| Jacksonville | 106 | $83,281 | $223,400 | — |
| Whitingham | 1,368 | $70,625 | $262,300 | $673 |
| Marlboro | 1,362 | $77,135 | $357,300 | $1,600 |
| Colrain | 1,627 | $80,673 | $284,300 | $1,102 |
| Guilford | 2,461 | $75,243 | $312,600 | $1,283 |
| Heath | 765 | $98,750 | $295,000 | — |
| Brattleboro | 12,122 | $58,241 | $257,300 | $1,074 |
| Leyden | 637 | $105,893 | $372,900 | $1,917 |
More for people moving to Halifax
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What is the median household income in Halifax, VT?
The median household income in Halifax is $63,889, 21% 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 Halifax?
The median home value in Halifax is $267,500, compared with $316,600 in Vermont.
How much is rent in Halifax?
The median gross rent in Halifax is $875 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Halifax, VT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 16% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6%. Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the Vermont median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%.
What is the median age in Halifax?
The median age in Halifax is 40.6 years (Vermont: 43.1).
How long is the commute in Halifax?
The average commute to work in Halifax is 33 minutes; 29.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Halifax?
The unemployment rate in Halifax is 3.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Halifax?
44.9% of adults in Halifax 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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