Living in Moretown, Vermont
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Moretown · Census data 2020–2024
Moretown has 1,532 residents with a median age of 46.8. The median household income is $104,423 (29% higher than the Vermont median), the median home value is $380,800, the median rent is $838/month.
Moretown at a glance
- Population
- 1,532
- Median age
- 46.8State: 43.1
- Median household income
- $104,423State: $81,203
- Median home value
- $380,800State: $316,600
- Median rent
- $838/moState: $1,234
- Homeowners
- 84.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 58.1%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Moretown a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 29% higher than the Vermont median; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 3.1%.
Cons: Home values 20% higher than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Moretown
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Moretown the median home value is $380,800, 14% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $838 per month, which is 18.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,189 a month in housing costs.
Moretown median household income
The median household income in Moretown is $104,423 and the income per person is $56,350. 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Vermont: 10.1%).
Housing in Moretown: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 797
- Owner-occupied
- 84.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.1%
- Vacant
- 17.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.34
Moretown demographics
- Population
- 1,532
- Median age
- 46.8
- Under 18
- 17.3%
- 65 and older
- 18%
- Households
- 656
- Foreign-born
- 0.8%
- Veterans
- 4.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Moretown ›
Education in Moretown
58.1% of adults 25 and older in Moretown have a bachelor's degree or higher (Vermont: 43.8%), and 25.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Moretown
- Unemployment rate
- 1.8%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 21.4%
- Drive alone
- 72.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.2%
Moretown vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moretown | 1,532 | $104,423 | $380,800 | $838 |
| Middlesex | 1,943 | $109,632 | $376,300 | $1,333 |
| Berlin | 2,880 | $86,691 | $273,600 | $1,169 |
| Waitsfield | 1,918 | $84,375 | $422,400 | $1,200 |
| Montpelier | 8,014 | $81,030 | $375,100 | $1,302 |
| Duxbury | 1,548 | $105,208 | $364,600 | $1,318 |
| Northfield | 5,920 | $71,768 | $274,400 | $1,018 |
| Fayston | 1,342 | $110,250 | $502,400 | $1,654 |
| Waterbury | 5,405 | $103,917 | $447,200 | $1,027 |
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Moretown ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Moretown: FAQ
What is the median household income in Moretown, VT?
The median household income in Moretown is $104,423, 29% higher 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 Moretown?
The median home value in Moretown is $380,800, compared with $316,600 in Vermont.
How much is rent in Moretown?
The median gross rent in Moretown is $838 per month, about 18.5% of household income.
Is Moretown, VT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 29% higher than the Vermont median; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 3.1%. Minuses: home values 20% higher than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
What is the median age in Moretown?
The median age in Moretown is 46.8 years (Vermont: 43.1).
How long is the commute in Moretown?
The average commute to work in Moretown is 25 minutes; 21.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Moretown?
The unemployment rate in Moretown is 1.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Moretown?
58.1% of adults in Moretown 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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