Living in Royalton, Vermont
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Royalton · Census data 2020–2024
Royalton has 2,752 residents with a median age of 43.9. The median household income is $103,938 (28% higher than the Vermont median), the median home value is $263,200, the median rent is $1,040/month.
Royalton at a glance
- Population
- 2,752
- Median age
- 43.9State: 43.1
- Median household income
- $103,938State: $81,203
- Median home value
- $263,200State: $316,600
- Median rent
- $1,040/moState: $1,234
- Homeowners
- 63.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 42.6%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Royalton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 28% higher than the Vermont median; home values 17% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 0.3%.
Cons: A poverty rate of 13%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Royalton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Royalton the median home value is $263,200, 21% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,040 per month, which is 26% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,102 a month in housing costs.
Royalton median household income
The median household income in Royalton is $103,938 and the income per person is $64,805. 13% of residents live below the poverty line (Vermont: 10.1%).
Housing in Royalton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,613
- Owner-occupied
- 63.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.5%
- Vacant
- 22.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 2.19
Royalton demographics
- Population
- 2,752
- Median age
- 43.9
- Under 18
- 14.4%
- 65 and older
- 22.1%
- Households
- 1,256
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Royalton ›
Education in Royalton
42.6% of adults 25 and older in Royalton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Vermont: 43.8%), and 25% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Royalton
- Unemployment rate
- 0.3%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 17.8%
- Drive alone
- 66.8%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 10.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.8%
Royalton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royalton | 2,752 | $103,938 | $263,200 | $1,040 |
| South Royalton | 458 | $62,690 | $210,000 | $857 |
| Sharon | 1,577 | $84,375 | $346,700 | $1,386 |
| Tunbridge | 1,253 | $89,464 | $315,300 | $1,346 |
| Barnard | 1,211 | $97,581 | $402,600 | $1,372 |
| Bethel | 1,736 | $75,822 | $238,000 | $1,335 |
| Randolph | 4,843 | $76,758 | $278,700 | $1,172 |
| Pomfret | 908 | $84,229 | $399,200 | $1,170 |
| Strafford | 1,372 | $110,833 | $431,300 | $1,125 |
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What is the median household income in Royalton, VT?
The median household income in Royalton is $103,938, 28% 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 Royalton?
The median home value in Royalton is $263,200, compared with $316,600 in Vermont.
How much is rent in Royalton?
The median gross rent in Royalton is $1,040 per month, about 26% of household income.
Is Royalton, VT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 28% higher than the Vermont median; home values 17% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 0.3%. Minuses: a poverty rate of 13%.
What is the median age in Royalton?
The median age in Royalton is 43.9 years (Vermont: 43.1).
How long is the commute in Royalton?
The average commute to work in Royalton is 20 minutes; 17.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Royalton?
The unemployment rate in Royalton is 0.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Royalton?
42.6% of adults in Royalton 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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