Living in Shaftsbury, Vermont
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Shaftsbury · Census data 2020–2024
Shaftsbury has 3,607 residents with a median age of 43. The median household income is $86,071 (6% higher than the Vermont median), the median home value is $267,300, the median rent is $1,079/month.
Shaftsbury at a glance
- Population
- 3,607
- Median age
- 43State: 43.1
- Median household income
- $86,071State: $81,203
- Median home value
- $267,300State: $316,600
- Median rent
- $1,079/moState: $1,234
- Homeowners
- 82.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40.9%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Shaftsbury a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 6% higher than the Vermont median; home values 16% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 9.6%.
Cons: An average commute of 25 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Shaftsbury
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Shaftsbury the median home value is $267,300, 20% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,079 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,607 a month in housing costs.
Shaftsbury median household income
The median household income in Shaftsbury is $86,071 and the income per person is $48,692. 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Vermont: 10.1%).
Housing in Shaftsbury: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,595
- Owner-occupied
- 82.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.7%
- Vacant
- 19.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.82
Shaftsbury demographics
- Population
- 3,607
- Median age
- 43
- Under 18
- 26.5%
- 65 and older
- 21.8%
- Households
- 1,280
- Foreign-born
- 0.7%
- Veterans
- 2.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Shaftsbury ›
Education in Shaftsbury
40.9% of adults 25 and older in Shaftsbury have a bachelor's degree or higher (Vermont: 43.8%), and 20.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Shaftsbury
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 7.2%
- Drive alone
- 79.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 10.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.9%
Shaftsbury vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaftsbury | 3,607 | $86,071 | $267,300 | $1,079 |
| South Shaftsbury | 566 | $61,161 | $228,600 | — |
| North Bennington | 1,336 | $68,571 | $313,000 | $1,447 |
| Arlington | 2,598 | $102,308 | $318,500 | $1,191 |
| Bennington | 15,249 | $59,446 | $213,300 | $1,133 |
| Old Bennington | 182 | $168,750 | $445,500 | $1,063 |
| Woodford | 282 | $81,250 | $275,000 | — |
| Hoosick Falls | 3,177 | $48,214 | $154,600 | $867 |
| Cambridge | 2,262 | $72,612 | $193,800 | $1,164 |
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What is the median household income in Shaftsbury, VT?
The median household income in Shaftsbury is $86,071, 6% 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 Shaftsbury?
The median home value in Shaftsbury is $267,300, compared with $316,600 in Vermont.
How much is rent in Shaftsbury?
The median gross rent in Shaftsbury is $1,079 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Shaftsbury, VT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 6% higher than the Vermont median; home values 16% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 9.6%. Minuses: an average commute of 25 minutes.
What is the median age in Shaftsbury?
The median age in Shaftsbury is 43 years (Vermont: 43.1).
How long is the commute in Shaftsbury?
The average commute to work in Shaftsbury is 25 minutes; 7.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Shaftsbury?
The unemployment rate in Shaftsbury is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Shaftsbury?
40.9% of adults in Shaftsbury 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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