Living in Ripton, Vermont
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ripton · Census data 2020–2024
Ripton has 508 residents with a median age of 47.7. The median household income is $112,917 (39% higher than the Vermont median), the median home value is $394,400.
Ripton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ripton at a glance
- Population
- 508
- Median age
- 47.7State: 43.1
- Median household income
- $112,917State: $81,203
- Median home value
- $394,400State: $316,600
- Homeowners
- 90.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 48%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Ripton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 39% higher than the Vermont median; a poverty rate of 8.6%.
Cons: Home values 25% higher than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Ripton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ripton the median home value is $394,400, 19% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,670 a month in housing costs.
Ripton median household income
The median household income in Ripton is $112,917 and the income per person is $65,911. 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Vermont: 10.1%).
Housing in Ripton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 292
- Owner-occupied
- 90.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.1%
- Vacant
- 36%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.22
36% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Ripton has many vacation and second homes.
Ripton demographics
- Population
- 508
- Median age
- 47.7
- Under 18
- 11.8%
- 65 and older
- 30.5%
- Households
- 187
- Foreign-born
- 1.8%
- Veterans
- 7.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ripton ›
Education in Ripton
48% of adults 25 and older in Ripton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Vermont: 43.8%), and 17.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ripton
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 17.2%
- Drive alone
- 64.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 10%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.8%
Ripton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ripton | 508 | $112,917 | $394,400 | — |
| East Middlebury | 332 | $89,400 | $230,700 | — |
| South Lincoln | 189 | $116,250 | $364,700 | — |
| Middlebury | 9,175 | $86,169 | $409,700 | $1,156 |
| Hancock | 435 | $76,250 | $187,900 | $939 |
| Salisbury | 1,200 | $99,688 | $306,900 | $1,443 |
| Lincoln | 1,394 | $96,667 | $365,200 | $870 |
| Granville | 414 | $60,500 | $233,300 | $1,163 |
| Bristol | 3,778 | $74,620 | $337,300 | $1,275 |
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What is the median household income in Ripton, VT?
The median household income in Ripton is $112,917, 39% 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 Ripton?
The median home value in Ripton is $394,400, compared with $316,600 in Vermont.
Is Ripton, VT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 39% higher than the Vermont median; a poverty rate of 8.6%. Minuses: home values 25% higher than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
What is the median age in Ripton?
The median age in Ripton is 47.7 years (Vermont: 43.1).
How long is the commute in Ripton?
The average commute to work in Ripton is 24 minutes; 17.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ripton?
The unemployment rate in Ripton is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ripton?
48% of adults in Ripton 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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