Living in Jamaica, Vermont
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Jamaica · Census data 2020–2024
Jamaica has 882 residents with a median age of 55.1. The median household income is $79,219 (about the same as the Vermont median), the median home value is $347,800, the median rent is $870/month.
Jamaica is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Jamaica at a glance
- Population
- 882
- Median age
- 55.1State: 43.1
- Median household income
- $79,219State: $81,203
- Median home value
- $347,800State: $316,600
- Median rent
- $870/moState: $1,234
- Homeowners
- 96.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 48.7%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Jamaica a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 4.5%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Vermont median; home values 10% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Jamaica
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Jamaica the median home value is $347,800, 5% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $870 per month, which is 18.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,648 a month in housing costs.
Jamaica median household income
The median household income in Jamaica is $79,219 and the income per person is $56,023. 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Vermont: 10.1%).
Housing in Jamaica: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,109
- Owner-occupied
- 96.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 3.1%
- Vacant
- 59.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 1.97
59.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Jamaica has many vacation and second homes.
Jamaica demographics
- Population
- 882
- Median age
- 55.1
- Under 18
- 13.7%
- 65 and older
- 30%
- Households
- 447
- Foreign-born
- 4.4%
- Veterans
- 5.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Jamaica ›
Education in Jamaica
48.7% of adults 25 and older in Jamaica have a bachelor's degree or higher (Vermont: 43.8%), and 24.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Jamaica
- Unemployment rate
- 2.2%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 23.2%
- Drive alone
- 67.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.4%
Jamaica vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamaica | 882 | $79,219 | $347,800 | $870 |
| Stratton | 532 | $122,708 | $400,000 | $1,208 |
| Wardsboro | 820 | $62,000 | $299,300 | $1,479 |
| Londonderry | 1,873 | $85,179 | $346,300 | $1,014 |
| Townshend | 1,538 | $78,750 | $287,200 | $1,074 |
| Windham | 594 | $94,500 | $353,900 | — |
| Winhall | 752 | $95,500 | $471,800 | $1,094 |
| Harmonyville | 151 | $69,205 | $307,700 | — |
| Dover | 1,466 | $52,313 | $332,900 | $670 |
More for people moving to Jamaica
Jamaica ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Jamaica: FAQ
What is the median household income in Jamaica, VT?
The median household income in Jamaica is $79,219, 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 Jamaica?
The median home value in Jamaica is $347,800, compared with $316,600 in Vermont.
How much is rent in Jamaica?
The median gross rent in Jamaica is $870 per month, about 18.9% of household income.
Is Jamaica, VT a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 4.5%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Vermont median; home values 10% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Jamaica?
The median age in Jamaica is 55.1 years (Vermont: 43.1).
How long is the commute in Jamaica?
The average commute to work in Jamaica is 23 minutes; 23.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Jamaica?
The unemployment rate in Jamaica is 2.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Jamaica?
48.7% of adults in Jamaica 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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