Living in Richford, Vermont
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Richford · Census data 2020–2024
Richford has 2,467 residents with a median age of 39. The median household income is $56,853 (30% lower than the Vermont median), the median home value is $176,600, the median rent is $1,160/month.
Richford at a glance
- Population
- 2,467
- Median age
- 39State: 43.1
- Median household income
- $56,853State: $81,203
- Median home value
- $176,600State: $316,600
- Median rent
- $1,160/moState: $1,234
- Homeowners
- 70.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.8%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Richford a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 44% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 30% lower than the Vermont median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 12.1%; a poverty rate of 19.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Richford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Richford the median home value is $176,600, 47% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,160 per month, which is 31.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,386 a month in housing costs.
Richford median household income
The median household income in Richford is $56,853 and the income per person is $27,557. 19.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Vermont: 10.1%).
Housing in Richford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,213
- Owner-occupied
- 70.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.6%
- Vacant
- 19.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.44
Richford demographics
- Population
- 2,467
- Median age
- 39
- Under 18
- 21.8%
- 65 and older
- 23.4%
- Households
- 981
- Foreign-born
- 1.2%
- Veterans
- 9.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Richford ›
Education in Richford
20.8% of adults 25 and older in Richford have a bachelor's degree or higher (Vermont: 43.8%), and 4.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Richford
- Unemployment rate
- 12.1%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 9.8%
- Drive alone
- 80.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.6%
Richford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richford | 2,467 | $56,853 | $176,600 | $1,160 |
| Jay | 471 | $74,792 | $234,200 | — |
| Montgomery | 1,047 | $53,289 | $323,200 | $868 |
| Westfield | 536 | $72,500 | $301,400 | $863 |
| Berkshire | 1,745 | $71,406 | $244,600 | $1,525 |
| Enosburgh | 2,804 | $63,828 | $223,100 | $852 |
| North Troy | 506 | $50,417 | $121,100 | $597 |
| Enosburg Falls | 1,570 | $50,870 | $206,500 | $832 |
| Troy | 1,749 | $87,938 | $233,200 | $646 |
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What is the median household income in Richford, VT?
The median household income in Richford is $56,853, 30% lower 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 Richford?
The median home value in Richford is $176,600, compared with $316,600 in Vermont.
How much is rent in Richford?
The median gross rent in Richford is $1,160 per month, about 31.1% of household income.
Is Richford, VT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 44% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 30% lower than the Vermont median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 12.1%; a poverty rate of 19.5%.
What is the median age in Richford?
The median age in Richford is 39 years (Vermont: 43.1).
How long is the commute in Richford?
The average commute to work in Richford is 28 minutes; 9.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Richford?
The unemployment rate in Richford is 12.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Richford?
20.8% of adults in Richford 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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