Living in Saxtons River, Vermont
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Saxtons River · Census data 2020–2024
Saxtons River has 553 residents with a median age of 46.7. The median household income is $106,250 (31% higher than the Vermont median), the median home value is $183,700, the median rent is $1,188/month.
Saxtons River is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Saxtons River at a glance
- Population
- 553
- Median age
- 46.7State: 43.1
- Median household income
- $106,250State: $81,203
- Median home value
- $183,700State: $316,600
- Median rent
- $1,188/moState: $1,234
- Homeowners
- 40%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 62.8%
- Average commute
- 15 min
Is Saxtons River a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 31% higher than the Vermont median; home values 42% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes; a poverty rate of 2.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Saxtons River
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Saxtons River the median home value is $183,700, 45% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,188 per month, which is 32.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,111 a month in housing costs.
Saxtons River median household income
The median household income in Saxtons River is $106,250 and the income per person is $60,671. 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Vermont: 10.1%).
Housing in Saxtons River: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 293
- Owner-occupied
- 40%
- Renter-occupied
- 60%
- Vacant
- 7.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 1.89
Saxtons River demographics
- Population
- 553
- Median age
- 46.7
- Under 18
- 15.7%
- 65 and older
- 32.2%
- Households
- 270
- Foreign-born
- 4.3%
- Veterans
- 7.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Saxtons River ›
Education in Saxtons River
62.8% of adults 25 and older in Saxtons River have a bachelor's degree or higher (Vermont: 43.8%), and 51.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Saxtons River
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 15 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 55.6%
- Drive alone
- 22%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 7%
- Homes with broadband
- 56.7%
Saxtons River vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saxtons River | 553 | $106,250 | $183,700 | $1,188 |
| Rockingham | 4,807 | $70,857 | $210,900 | $1,062 |
| Bellows Falls | 2,891 | $56,086 | $195,600 | $1,038 |
| North Walpole | 513 | $74,167 | $201,000 | $1,120 |
| Athens | 431 | $68,438 | $240,400 | $1,125 |
| Westminster | 497 | $81,000 | $313,600 | $749 |
| Grafton | 666 | $76,111 | $343,200 | $1,288 |
| Walpole | 3,690 | $82,617 | $319,800 | $1,165 |
| Langdon | 805 | $97,917 | $281,900 | $1,417 |
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What is the median household income in Saxtons River, VT?
The median household income in Saxtons River is $106,250, 31% 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 Saxtons River?
The median home value in Saxtons River is $183,700, compared with $316,600 in Vermont.
How much is rent in Saxtons River?
The median gross rent in Saxtons River is $1,188 per month, about 32.9% of household income.
Is Saxtons River, VT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 31% higher than the Vermont median; home values 42% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes; a poverty rate of 2.6%.
What is the median age in Saxtons River?
The median age in Saxtons River is 46.7 years (Vermont: 43.1).
How long is the commute in Saxtons River?
The average commute to work in Saxtons River is 15 minutes; 55.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Saxtons River?
The unemployment rate in Saxtons River is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Saxtons River?
62.8% of adults in Saxtons River 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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