Living in Killington, Vermont
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Killington · Census data 2020–2024
Killington has 785 residents with a median age of 52.8. The median household income is $81,250 (about the same as the Vermont median), the median home value is $488,400, the median rent is $1,286/month.
Killington is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Killington at a glance
- Population
- 785
- Median age
- 52.8State: 43.1
- Median household income
- $81,250State: $81,203
- Median home value
- $488,400State: $316,600
- Median rent
- $1,286/moState: $1,234
- Homeowners
- 74.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 57.2%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Killington a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Vermont median; an average commute of 16 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.3%.
Cons: Home values 54% higher than the state median; unemployment of 5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Killington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Killington the median home value is $488,400, 47% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,286 per month, which is 29.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,379 a month in housing costs.
Killington median household income
The median household income in Killington is $81,250 and the income per person is $63,825. 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Vermont: 10.1%).
Housing in Killington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,651
- Owner-occupied
- 74.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.5%
- Vacant
- 85.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 1.97
85.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Killington has many vacation and second homes.
Killington demographics
- Population
- 785
- Median age
- 52.8
- Under 18
- 13.9%
- 65 and older
- 21%
- Households
- 385
- Foreign-born
- 10.3%
- Veterans
- 6.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Killington ›
Education in Killington
57.2% of adults 25 and older in Killington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Vermont: 43.8%), and 19.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Killington
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 24.7%
- Drive alone
- 58.1%
- Public transit
- 2.4%
- Walk to work
- 9.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.3%
Killington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Killington | 785 | $81,250 | $488,400 | $1,286 |
| Killington Village | 506 | $70,000 | $453,100 | $970 |
| Bridgewater | 980 | $70,272 | $218,300 | $850 |
| Stockbridge | 791 | $77,109 | $283,500 | $1,140 |
| Mendon | 1,113 | $100,524 | $357,000 | $1,230 |
| Barnard | 1,211 | $97,581 | $402,600 | $1,372 |
| Chittenden | 1,318 | $106,250 | $346,800 | $1,125 |
| Shrewsbury | 1,237 | $91,250 | $331,900 | $1,438 |
| Rutland | 15,712 | $57,675 | $185,500 | $995 |
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What is the median household income in Killington, VT?
The median household income in Killington is $81,250, 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 Killington?
The median home value in Killington is $488,400, compared with $316,600 in Vermont.
How much is rent in Killington?
The median gross rent in Killington is $1,286 per month, about 29.7% of household income.
Is Killington, VT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Vermont median; an average commute of 16 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.3%. Minuses: home values 54% higher than the state median; unemployment of 5%.
What is the median age in Killington?
The median age in Killington is 52.8 years (Vermont: 43.1).
How long is the commute in Killington?
The average commute to work in Killington is 16 minutes; 24.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Killington?
The unemployment rate in Killington is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Killington?
57.2% of adults in Killington 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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