Living in Ludlow, Vermont
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ludlow · Census data 2020–2024
Ludlow has 808 residents with a median age of 48.7. The median household income is $56,667 (30% lower than the Vermont median), the median home value is $304,000, the median rent is $1,018/month.
Ludlow is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ludlow at a glance
- Population
- 808
- Median age
- 48.7State: 43.1
- Median household income
- $56,667State: $81,203
- Median home value
- $304,000State: $316,600
- Median rent
- $1,018/moState: $1,234
- Homeowners
- 51.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39.3%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Ludlow a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 4% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.7%.
Cons: Median household income 30% lower than the Vermont median; unemployment of 6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Ludlow
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ludlow the median home value is $304,000, 9% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,018 per month, which is 25.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,516 a month in housing costs.
Ludlow median household income
The median household income in Ludlow is $56,667 and the income per person is $56,976. 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Vermont: 10.1%).
Housing in Ludlow: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 742
- Owner-occupied
- 51.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 48.6%
- Vacant
- 43.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 1.83
43.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Ludlow has many vacation and second homes.
Ludlow demographics
- Population
- 808
- Median age
- 48.7
- Under 18
- 13.1%
- 65 and older
- 30.4%
- Households
- 418
- Foreign-born
- 3.8%
- Veterans
- 6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ludlow ›
Education in Ludlow
39.3% of adults 25 and older in Ludlow have a bachelor's degree or higher (Vermont: 43.8%), and 13% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ludlow
- Unemployment rate
- 6%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 17.3%
- Drive alone
- 62.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 9%
- Homes with broadband
- 75.6%
Ludlow vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ludlow | 808 | $56,667 | $304,000 | $1,018 |
| Proctorsville | 427 | $93,125 | $210,000 | $875 |
| Cavendish | 1,242 | $89,063 | $285,100 | $1,000 |
| Mount Holly | 1,415 | $78,015 | $296,900 | $1,534 |
| Plymouth | 533 | $87,614 | $337,900 | $1,299 |
| Weston | 685 | $115,000 | $537,700 | $1,375 |
| Andover | 616 | $102,500 | $382,900 | $1,389 |
| Baltimore | 361 | $107,500 | $219,400 | — |
| Reading | 699 | $85,000 | $377,200 | $1,100 |
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What is the median household income in Ludlow, VT?
The median household income in Ludlow is $56,667, 30% 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 Ludlow?
The median home value in Ludlow is $304,000, compared with $316,600 in Vermont.
How much is rent in Ludlow?
The median gross rent in Ludlow is $1,018 per month, about 25.6% of household income.
Is Ludlow, VT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 4% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.7%. Minuses: median household income 30% lower than the Vermont median; unemployment of 6%.
What is the median age in Ludlow?
The median age in Ludlow is 48.7 years (Vermont: 43.1).
How long is the commute in Ludlow?
The average commute to work in Ludlow is 21 minutes; 17.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ludlow?
The unemployment rate in Ludlow is 6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ludlow?
39.3% of adults in Ludlow 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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