Living in Isle La Motte, Vermont
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Isle La Motte · Census data 2020–2024
Isle La Motte has 577 residents with a median age of 47.8. The median household income is $82,500 (about the same as the Vermont median), the median home value is $269,300, the median rent is $1,391/month.
Isle La Motte is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Isle La Motte at a glance
- Population
- 577
- Median age
- 47.8State: 43.1
- Median household income
- $82,500State: $81,203
- Median home value
- $269,300State: $316,600
- Median rent
- $1,391/moState: $1,234
- Homeowners
- 92.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.1%
- Average commute
- 38 min
Is Isle La Motte a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Vermont median; home values 15% lower than the state median.
Cons: An average commute of 38 minutes; unemployment of 5.2%; a poverty rate of 14.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Isle La Motte
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Isle La Motte the median home value is $269,300, 19% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,391 per month, which is 29.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,567 a month in housing costs.
Isle La Motte median household income
The median household income in Isle La Motte is $82,500 and the income per person is $43,692. 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Vermont: 10.1%).
Housing in Isle La Motte: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 473
- Owner-occupied
- 92.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.5%
- Vacant
- 46.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 2.18
46.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Isle La Motte has many vacation and second homes.
Isle La Motte demographics
- Population
- 577
- Median age
- 47.8
- Under 18
- 18%
- 65 and older
- 26.5%
- Households
- 254
- Foreign-born
- 6.4%
- Veterans
- 6.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Isle La Motte ›
Education in Isle La Motte
32.1% of adults 25 and older in Isle La Motte have a bachelor's degree or higher (Vermont: 43.8%), and 15.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Isle La Motte
- Unemployment rate
- 5.2%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 38 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 32.4%
- Drive alone
- 60.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.9%
Isle La Motte vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isle La Motte | 577 | $82,500 | $269,300 | $1,391 |
| Chazy | 240 | $83,929 | $214,600 | — |
| North Hero | 1,263 | $102,143 | $451,400 | $1,556 |
| Alburgh | 486 | $60,000 | $189,900 | $1,721 |
| Rouses Point | 2,414 | $46,250 | $197,400 | $737 |
| West Chazy | 867 | $105,898 | $93,800 | — |
| Champlain | 1,270 | $65,000 | $122,700 | $1,071 |
| Cumberland Head | 1,535 | $108,182 | $205,200 | $1,423 |
| Grand Isle | 2,192 | $100,846 | $398,600 | $1,363 |
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What is the median household income in Isle La Motte, VT?
The median household income in Isle La Motte is $82,500, about the same as 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 Isle La Motte?
The median home value in Isle La Motte is $269,300, compared with $316,600 in Vermont.
How much is rent in Isle La Motte?
The median gross rent in Isle La Motte is $1,391 per month, about 29.7% of household income.
Is Isle La Motte, VT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Vermont median; home values 15% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 38 minutes; unemployment of 5.2%; a poverty rate of 14.9%.
What is the median age in Isle La Motte?
The median age in Isle La Motte is 47.8 years (Vermont: 43.1).
How long is the commute in Isle La Motte?
The average commute to work in Isle La Motte is 38 minutes; 32.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Isle La Motte?
The unemployment rate in Isle La Motte is 5.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Isle La Motte?
32.1% of adults in Isle La Motte 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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