Living in Peacham, Vermont
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Peacham · Census data 2020–2024
Peacham has 887 residents with a median age of 50.1. The median household income is $90,000 (11% higher than the Vermont median), the median home value is $302,000, the median rent is $1,028/month.
Peacham is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Peacham at a glance
- Population
- 887
- Median age
- 50.1State: 43.1
- Median household income
- $90,000State: $81,203
- Median home value
- $302,000State: $316,600
- Median rent
- $1,028/moState: $1,234
- Homeowners
- 76.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 48.9%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Peacham a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 11% higher than the Vermont median; home values 5% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.2%.
Cons: An average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Peacham
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Peacham the median home value is $302,000, 9% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,028 per month, which is 33.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,819 a month in housing costs.
Peacham median household income
The median household income in Peacham is $90,000 and the income per person is $51,129. 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Vermont: 10.1%).
Housing in Peacham: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 548
- Owner-occupied
- 76.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.9%
- Vacant
- 25.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.16
Peacham demographics
- Population
- 887
- Median age
- 50.1
- Under 18
- 20.7%
- 65 and older
- 33.6%
- Households
- 410
- Foreign-born
- 3.6%
- Veterans
- 5.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Peacham ›
Education in Peacham
48.9% of adults 25 and older in Peacham have a bachelor's degree or higher (Vermont: 43.8%), and 25.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Peacham
- Unemployment rate
- 2.2%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 24.2%
- Drive alone
- 68.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.8%
Peacham vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peacham | 887 | $90,000 | $302,000 | $1,028 |
| Cabot | 1,579 | $77,031 | $268,500 | $1,243 |
| Barnet | 1,855 | $67,386 | $247,900 | $974 |
| Groton | 967 | $77,250 | $243,000 | $288 |
| Marshfield | 470 | $84,375 | $178,300 | $1,125 |
| Danville | 2,360 | $70,946 | $275,800 | — |
| Ryegate | 1,059 | $66,484 | $219,300 | $908 |
| Walden | 1,037 | $88,000 | $238,900 | $900 |
| Monroe | 786 | $88,150 | $312,700 | $1,104 |
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What is the median household income in Peacham, VT?
The median household income in Peacham is $90,000, 11% 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 Peacham?
The median home value in Peacham is $302,000, compared with $316,600 in Vermont.
How much is rent in Peacham?
The median gross rent in Peacham is $1,028 per month, about 33.1% of household income.
Is Peacham, VT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 11% higher than the Vermont median; home values 5% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.2%. Minuses: an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.6%.
What is the median age in Peacham?
The median age in Peacham is 50.1 years (Vermont: 43.1).
How long is the commute in Peacham?
The average commute to work in Peacham is 31 minutes; 24.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Peacham?
The unemployment rate in Peacham is 2.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Peacham?
48.9% of adults in Peacham 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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