Living in Hardwick, Vermont
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hardwick · Census data 2020–2024
Hardwick has 2,965 residents with a median age of 47.1. The median household income is $92,297 (14% higher than the Vermont median), the median home value is $184,700, the median rent is $875/month.
Hardwick at a glance
- Population
- 2,965
- Median age
- 47.1State: 43.1
- Median household income
- $92,297State: $81,203
- Median home value
- $184,700State: $316,600
- Median rent
- $875/moState: $1,234
- Homeowners
- 76.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.7%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Hardwick a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 14% higher than the Vermont median; home values 42% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 9.7%.
Cons: An average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Hardwick
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hardwick the median home value is $184,700, 44% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $875 per month, which is 29.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,617 a month in housing costs.
Hardwick median household income
The median household income in Hardwick is $92,297 and the income per person is $44,112. 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Vermont: 10.1%).
Housing in Hardwick: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,595
- Owner-occupied
- 76.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.6%
- Vacant
- 16.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 2.19
Hardwick demographics
- Population
- 2,965
- Median age
- 47.1
- Under 18
- 15.8%
- 65 and older
- 27%
- Households
- 1,333
- Foreign-born
- 1.3%
- Veterans
- 2.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hardwick ›
Education in Hardwick
33.7% of adults 25 and older in Hardwick have a bachelor's degree or higher (Vermont: 43.8%), and 12.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hardwick
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 11.8%
- Drive alone
- 64.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 7.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.9%
Hardwick vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwick | 2,965 | $92,297 | $184,700 | $875 |
| Woodbury | 659 | $84,545 | $311,200 | — |
| Greensboro Bend | 224 | $82,500 | $258,300 | — |
| Wolcott | 1,507 | $70,259 | $221,300 | $1,059 |
| Walden | 1,037 | $88,000 | $238,900 | $900 |
| Greensboro | 633 | $91,750 | $392,400 | $1,113 |
| Stannard | 228 | $66,979 | $216,200 | — |
| Elmore | 964 | $98,750 | $315,800 | $1,225 |
| Craftsbury | 1,352 | $83,672 | $270,500 | $1,091 |
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What is the median household income in Hardwick, VT?
The median household income in Hardwick is $92,297, 14% 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 Hardwick?
The median home value in Hardwick is $184,700, compared with $316,600 in Vermont.
How much is rent in Hardwick?
The median gross rent in Hardwick is $875 per month, about 29.6% of household income.
Is Hardwick, VT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 14% higher than the Vermont median; home values 42% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 9.7%. Minuses: an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Hardwick?
The median age in Hardwick is 47.1 years (Vermont: 43.1).
How long is the commute in Hardwick?
The average commute to work in Hardwick is 29 minutes; 11.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hardwick?
The unemployment rate in Hardwick is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hardwick?
33.7% of adults in Hardwick 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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