Living in Ira, Vermont
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ira · Census data 2020–2024
Ira has 381 residents with a median age of 54.1. The median household income is $71,827 (12% lower than the Vermont median), the median home value is $272,900, the median rent is $942/month.
Ira is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ira at a glance
- Population
- 381
- Median age
- 54.1State: 43.1
- Median household income
- $71,827State: $81,203
- Median home value
- $272,900State: $316,600
- Median rent
- $942/moState: $1,234
- Homeowners
- 90.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37.1%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Ira a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 14% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.6%.
Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the Vermont median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 14.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Ira
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ira the median home value is $272,900, 18% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $942 per month, which is 18.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,608 a month in housing costs.
Ira median household income
The median household income in Ira is $71,827 and the income per person is $40,275. 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Vermont: 10.1%).
Housing in Ira: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 195
- Owner-occupied
- 90.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.3%
- Vacant
- 17.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.37
Ira demographics
- Population
- 381
- Median age
- 54.1
- Under 18
- 10.5%
- 65 and older
- 28.9%
- Households
- 161
- Foreign-born
- 1%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ira ›
Education in Ira
37.1% of adults 25 and older in Ira have a bachelor's degree or higher (Vermont: 43.8%), and 14.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ira
- Unemployment rate
- 1.6%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 2.3%
- Drive alone
- 86.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.8%
Ira vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ira | 381 | $71,827 | $272,900 | $942 |
| West Rutland | 2,240 | $61,161 | $196,400 | $883 |
| Middletown Springs | 747 | $82,000 | $262,200 | $1,208 |
| Clarendon | 2,460 | $59,609 | $220,900 | $1,096 |
| North Clarendon | 297 | $44,750 | $163,000 | $785 |
| East Poultney | 176 | $73,059 | $225,000 | — |
| Rutland | 15,712 | $57,675 | $185,500 | $995 |
| Proctor | 1,794 | $74,167 | $209,900 | $1,029 |
| Castleton | 4,453 | $73,854 | $224,800 | $1,137 |
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What is the median household income in Ira, VT?
The median household income in Ira is $71,827, 12% 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 Ira?
The median home value in Ira is $272,900, compared with $316,600 in Vermont.
How much is rent in Ira?
The median gross rent in Ira is $942 per month, about 18.5% of household income.
Is Ira, VT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 14% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.6%. Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the Vermont median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 14.4%.
What is the median age in Ira?
The median age in Ira is 54.1 years (Vermont: 43.1).
How long is the commute in Ira?
The average commute to work in Ira is 28 minutes; 2.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ira?
The unemployment rate in Ira is 1.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ira?
37.1% of adults in Ira 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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