Living in Plymouth, Vermont
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Plymouth · Census data 2020–2024
Plymouth has 533 residents with a median age of 52.2. The median household income is $87,614 (8% higher than the Vermont median), the median home value is $337,900, the median rent is $1,299/month.
Plymouth is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Plymouth at a glance
- Population
- 533
- Median age
- 52.2State: 43.1
- Median household income
- $87,614State: $81,203
- Median home value
- $337,900State: $316,600
- Median rent
- $1,299/moState: $1,234
- Homeowners
- 78%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 54.7%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Plymouth a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 8% higher than the Vermont median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 2.8%.
Cons: Home values 7% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Plymouth
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Plymouth the median home value is $337,900, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,299 per month, which is 26.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,016 a month in housing costs.
Plymouth median household income
The median household income in Plymouth is $87,614 and the income per person is $46,015. 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Vermont: 10.1%).
Housing in Plymouth: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 820
- Owner-occupied
- 78%
- Renter-occupied
- 22%
- Vacant
- 72.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.35
72.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Plymouth has many vacation and second homes.
Plymouth demographics
- Population
- 533
- Median age
- 52.2
- Under 18
- 16.7%
- 65 and older
- 32.6%
- Households
- 227
- Foreign-born
- 0.8%
- Veterans
- 7.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Plymouth ›
Education in Plymouth
54.7% of adults 25 and older in Plymouth have a bachelor's degree or higher (Vermont: 43.8%), and 27.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Plymouth
- Unemployment rate
- 2.8%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 16%
- Drive alone
- 65.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 10.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.7%
Plymouth vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth | 533 | $87,614 | $337,900 | $1,299 |
| Reading | 699 | $85,000 | $377,200 | $1,100 |
| Ludlow | 808 | $56,667 | $304,000 | $1,018 |
| Mount Holly | 1,415 | $78,015 | $296,900 | $1,534 |
| Shrewsbury | 1,237 | $91,250 | $331,900 | $1,438 |
| Cavendish | 1,242 | $89,063 | $285,100 | $1,000 |
| Bridgewater | 980 | $70,272 | $218,300 | $850 |
| Proctorsville | 427 | $93,125 | $210,000 | $875 |
| West Windsor | 1,171 | $108,750 | $393,500 | $1,100 |
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What is the median household income in Plymouth, VT?
The median household income in Plymouth is $87,614, 8% 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 Plymouth?
The median home value in Plymouth is $337,900, compared with $316,600 in Vermont.
How much is rent in Plymouth?
The median gross rent in Plymouth is $1,299 per month, about 26.4% of household income.
Is Plymouth, VT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 8% higher than the Vermont median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 2.8%. Minuses: home values 7% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Plymouth?
The median age in Plymouth is 52.2 years (Vermont: 43.1).
How long is the commute in Plymouth?
The average commute to work in Plymouth is 23 minutes; 16% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Plymouth?
The unemployment rate in Plymouth is 2.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Plymouth?
54.7% of adults in Plymouth 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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