Living in North Hero, Vermont
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Hero · Census data 2020–2024
North Hero has 1,263 residents with a median age of 54.2. The median household income is $102,143 (26% higher than the Vermont median), the median home value is $451,400, the median rent is $1,556/month.
North Hero is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
North Hero at a glance
- Population
- 1,263
- Median age
- 54.2State: 43.1
- Median household income
- $102,143State: $81,203
- Median home value
- $451,400State: $316,600
- Median rent
- $1,556/moState: $1,234
- Homeowners
- 96.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 47.4%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is North Hero a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 26% higher than the Vermont median; a poverty rate of 7.3%.
Cons: Home values 43% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 4.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in North Hero
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Hero the median home value is $451,400, 36% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,556 per month, which is 31.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,357 a month in housing costs.
North Hero median household income
The median household income in North Hero is $102,143 and the income per person is $59,375. 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Vermont: 10.1%).
Housing in North Hero: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,077
- Owner-occupied
- 96.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 3.7%
- Vacant
- 51.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.44
51.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that North Hero has many vacation and second homes.
North Hero demographics
- Population
- 1,263
- Median age
- 54.2
- Under 18
- 16.8%
- 65 and older
- 27.3%
- Households
- 518
- Foreign-born
- 2.2%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Hero ›
Education in North Hero
47.4% of adults 25 and older in North Hero have a bachelor's degree or higher (Vermont: 43.8%), and 20.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Hero
- Unemployment rate
- 4.6%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 15.4%
- Drive alone
- 71.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.8%
North Hero vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Hero | 1,263 | $102,143 | $451,400 | $1,556 |
| Isle La Motte | 577 | $82,500 | $269,300 | $1,391 |
| St. Albans | 6,954 | $57,980 | $263,400 | $1,150 |
| Swanton | 2,670 | $66,607 | $229,000 | $1,238 |
| Grand Isle | 2,192 | $100,846 | $398,600 | $1,363 |
| Georgia | 4,890 | $105,011 | $360,300 | $1,629 |
| Alburgh | 486 | $60,000 | $189,900 | $1,721 |
| Chazy | 240 | $83,929 | $214,600 | — |
| Highgate Center | 401 | $120,983 | $340,600 | — |
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What is the median household income in North Hero, VT?
The median household income in North Hero is $102,143, 26% 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 North Hero?
The median home value in North Hero is $451,400, compared with $316,600 in Vermont.
How much is rent in North Hero?
The median gross rent in North Hero is $1,556 per month, about 31.7% of household income.
Is North Hero, VT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 26% higher than the Vermont median; a poverty rate of 7.3%. Minuses: home values 43% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 4.6%.
What is the median age in North Hero?
The median age in North Hero is 54.2 years (Vermont: 43.1).
How long is the commute in North Hero?
The average commute to work in North Hero is 30 minutes; 15.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Hero?
The unemployment rate in North Hero is 4.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Hero?
47.4% of adults in North Hero 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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