Living in Lunenburg, Vermont
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lunenburg · Census data 2020–2024
Lunenburg has 1,267 residents with a median age of 51.2. The median household income is $53,125 (35% lower than the Vermont median), the median home value is $164,000, the median rent is $1,025/month.
Lunenburg is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Lunenburg at a glance
- Population
- 1,267
- Median age
- 51.2State: 43.1
- Median household income
- $53,125State: $81,203
- Median home value
- $164,000State: $316,600
- Median rent
- $1,025/moState: $1,234
- Homeowners
- 82.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.6%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Lunenburg a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 48% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 35% lower than the Vermont median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 9%; a poverty rate of 10.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Lunenburg
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lunenburg the median home value is $164,000, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,025 per month, which is 31.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,342 a month in housing costs.
Lunenburg median household income
The median household income in Lunenburg is $53,125 and the income per person is $34,058. 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Vermont: 10.1%).
Housing in Lunenburg: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 856
- Owner-occupied
- 82.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.4%
- Vacant
- 32%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.18
32% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Lunenburg has many vacation and second homes.
Lunenburg demographics
- Population
- 1,267
- Median age
- 51.2
- Under 18
- 14.1%
- 65 and older
- 24.1%
- Households
- 582
- Foreign-born
- 2.8%
- Veterans
- 9.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lunenburg ›
Education in Lunenburg
14.6% of adults 25 and older in Lunenburg have a bachelor's degree or higher (Vermont: 43.8%), and 4.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lunenburg
- Unemployment rate
- 9%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 4.9%
- Drive alone
- 89%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.5%
Lunenburg vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lunenburg | 1,267 | $53,125 | $164,000 | $1,025 |
| Gilman | 165 | $57,788 | $98,500 | $1,279 |
| Dalton | 916 | $81,429 | $191,400 | $900 |
| Concord | 1,145 | $73,304 | $159,300 | $1,111 |
| Guildhall | 371 | $115,000 | $321,200 | $850 |
| Lancaster | 3,216 | $68,911 | $215,700 | $1,019 |
| Whitefield | 2,516 | $63,125 | $240,400 | $1,077 |
| Littleton | 6,040 | $56,746 | $282,900 | $940 |
| Kirby | 756 | $54,792 | $302,900 | $1,250 |
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What is the median household income in Lunenburg, VT?
The median household income in Lunenburg is $53,125, 35% 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 Lunenburg?
The median home value in Lunenburg is $164,000, compared with $316,600 in Vermont.
How much is rent in Lunenburg?
The median gross rent in Lunenburg is $1,025 per month, about 31.9% of household income.
Is Lunenburg, VT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 48% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 35% lower than the Vermont median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 9%; a poverty rate of 10.6%.
What is the median age in Lunenburg?
The median age in Lunenburg is 51.2 years (Vermont: 43.1).
How long is the commute in Lunenburg?
The average commute to work in Lunenburg is 30 minutes; 4.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lunenburg?
The unemployment rate in Lunenburg is 9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lunenburg?
14.6% of adults in Lunenburg 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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