Living in Pomfret, Vermont
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pomfret · Census data 2020–2024
Pomfret has 908 residents with a median age of 53.4. The median household income is $84,229 (4% higher than the Vermont median), the median home value is $399,200, the median rent is $1,170/month.
Pomfret is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Pomfret at a glance
- Population
- 908
- Median age
- 53.4State: 43.1
- Median household income
- $84,229State: $81,203
- Median home value
- $399,200State: $316,600
- Median rent
- $1,170/moState: $1,234
- Homeowners
- 81.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 58%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Pomfret a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 4% higher than the Vermont median; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 5.8%.
Cons: Home values 26% higher than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Pomfret
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pomfret the median home value is $399,200, 20% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,170 per month, which is 16.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,453 a month in housing costs.
Pomfret median household income
The median household income in Pomfret is $84,229 and the income per person is $59,368. 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Vermont: 10.1%).
Housing in Pomfret: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 504
- Owner-occupied
- 81.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.7%
- Vacant
- 14.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.10
Pomfret demographics
- Population
- 908
- Median age
- 53.4
- Under 18
- 15.4%
- 65 and older
- 29.5%
- Households
- 433
- Foreign-born
- 8.7%
- Veterans
- 3.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pomfret ›
Education in Pomfret
58% of adults 25 and older in Pomfret have a bachelor's degree or higher (Vermont: 43.8%), and 24.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Pomfret
- Unemployment rate
- 2.5%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 30.3%
- Drive alone
- 57.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.8%
Pomfret vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pomfret | 908 | $84,229 | $399,200 | $1,170 |
| Woodstock | 936 | $87,292 | $775,000 | $1,209 |
| Barnard | 1,211 | $97,581 | $402,600 | $1,372 |
| West Woodstock | 657 | $56,012 | $358,300 | $1,733 |
| Hartford | 10,736 | $78,125 | $304,500 | $1,218 |
| Sharon | 1,577 | $84,375 | $346,700 | $1,386 |
| South Royalton | 458 | $62,690 | $210,000 | $857 |
| Royalton | 2,752 | $103,938 | $263,200 | $1,040 |
| Hartford Village | 426 | $92,500 | $277,600 | $1,221 |
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What is the median household income in Pomfret, VT?
The median household income in Pomfret is $84,229, 4% 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 Pomfret?
The median home value in Pomfret is $399,200, compared with $316,600 in Vermont.
How much is rent in Pomfret?
The median gross rent in Pomfret is $1,170 per month, about 16.7% of household income.
Is Pomfret, VT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 4% higher than the Vermont median; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 5.8%. Minuses: home values 26% higher than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
What is the median age in Pomfret?
The median age in Pomfret is 53.4 years (Vermont: 43.1).
How long is the commute in Pomfret?
The average commute to work in Pomfret is 24 minutes; 30.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Pomfret?
The unemployment rate in Pomfret is 2.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Pomfret?
58% of adults in Pomfret 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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