Living in Shelburne, Vermont
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Shelburne · Census data 2020–2024
Shelburne has 7,969 residents with a median age of 50.9. The median household income is $115,963 (43% higher than the Vermont median), the median home value is $588,100, the median rent is $1,442/month.
Shelburne at a glance
- Population
- 7,969
- Median age
- 50.9State: 43.1
- Median household income
- $115,963State: $81,203
- Median home value
- $588,100State: $316,600
- Median rent
- $1,442/moState: $1,234
- Homeowners
- 69.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 70.2%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Shelburne a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 43% higher than the Vermont median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.4%.
Cons: Home values 86% higher than the state median; unemployment of 3.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Shelburne
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Shelburne the median home value is $588,100, 77% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,442 per month, which is 28.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,659 a month in housing costs.
Shelburne median household income
The median household income in Shelburne is $115,963 and the income per person is $73,818. 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Vermont: 10.1%).
Housing in Shelburne: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,686
- Owner-occupied
- 69.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.1%
- Vacant
- 9.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.31
Shelburne demographics
- Population
- 7,969
- Median age
- 50.9
- Under 18
- 20.2%
- 65 and older
- 29.2%
- Households
- 3,333
- Foreign-born
- 8.9%
- Veterans
- 7.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Shelburne ›
Education in Shelburne
70.2% of adults 25 and older in Shelburne have a bachelor's degree or higher (Vermont: 43.8%), and 36.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Shelburne
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 31.4%
- Drive alone
- 61.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.7%
Shelburne vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelburne | 7,969 | $115,963 | $588,100 | $1,442 |
| South Burlington | 20,756 | $106,667 | $443,400 | $1,787 |
| West Charlotte | 208 | $107,679 | $476,100 | — |
| Charlotte | 3,916 | $144,375 | $695,300 | $1,738 |
| St. George | 812 | $109,464 | $376,800 | $1,394 |
| Burlington | 44,675 | $71,109 | $444,800 | $1,649 |
| Willsboro Point | 646 | $133,462 | $360,000 | — |
| Willsboro | 661 | $42,813 | $124,500 | $729 |
| Williston | 10,144 | $106,967 | $475,800 | $1,832 |
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What is the median household income in Shelburne, VT?
The median household income in Shelburne is $115,963, 43% 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 Shelburne?
The median home value in Shelburne is $588,100, compared with $316,600 in Vermont.
How much is rent in Shelburne?
The median gross rent in Shelburne is $1,442 per month, about 28.8% of household income.
Is Shelburne, VT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 43% higher than the Vermont median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.4%. Minuses: home values 86% higher than the state median; unemployment of 3.8%.
What is the median age in Shelburne?
The median age in Shelburne is 50.9 years (Vermont: 43.1).
How long is the commute in Shelburne?
The average commute to work in Shelburne is 20 minutes; 31.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Shelburne?
The unemployment rate in Shelburne is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Shelburne?
70.2% of adults in Shelburne 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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