Living in South Hero, Vermont
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Hero · Census data 2020–2024
South Hero has 1,586 residents with a median age of 51.5. The median household income is $127,434 (57% higher than the Vermont median), the median home value is $558,300, the median rent is $1,439/month.
South Hero at a glance
- Population
- 1,586
- Median age
- 51.5State: 43.1
- Median household income
- $127,434State: $81,203
- Median home value
- $558,300State: $316,600
- Median rent
- $1,439/moState: $1,234
- Homeowners
- 85.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 61.9%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is South Hero a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 57% higher than the Vermont median; a poverty rate of 3.5%.
Cons: Home values 76% higher than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 5.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in South Hero
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Hero the median home value is $558,300, 68% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,439 per month, which is 22% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,595 a month in housing costs.
South Hero median household income
The median household income in South Hero is $127,434 and the income per person is $77,480. 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Vermont: 10.1%).
Housing in South Hero: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,041
- Owner-occupied
- 85.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.9%
- Vacant
- 36.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.41
36.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that South Hero has many vacation and second homes.
South Hero demographics
- Population
- 1,586
- Median age
- 51.5
- Under 18
- 14.8%
- 65 and older
- 26.5%
- Households
- 657
- Foreign-born
- 2.4%
- Veterans
- 5.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Hero ›
Education in South Hero
61.9% of adults 25 and older in South Hero have a bachelor's degree or higher (Vermont: 43.8%), and 25% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Hero
- Unemployment rate
- 5.9%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 26.3%
- Drive alone
- 62.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.7%
South Hero vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Hero | 1,586 | $127,434 | $558,300 | $1,439 |
| Grand Isle | 2,192 | $100,846 | $398,600 | $1,363 |
| Colchester | 17,648 | $97,891 | $394,400 | $1,474 |
| Cumberland Head | 1,535 | $108,182 | $205,200 | $1,423 |
| Milton | 10,769 | $118,977 | $372,500 | $1,536 |
| Plattsburgh | 19,830 | $57,630 | $195,900 | $1,030 |
| Burlington | 44,675 | $71,109 | $444,800 | $1,649 |
| Plattsburgh West | 1,328 | $49,904 | $60,200 | $974 |
| Winooski | 8,293 | $79,522 | $381,500 | $1,643 |
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What is the median household income in South Hero, VT?
The median household income in South Hero is $127,434, 57% 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 South Hero?
The median home value in South Hero is $558,300, compared with $316,600 in Vermont.
How much is rent in South Hero?
The median gross rent in South Hero is $1,439 per month, about 22% of household income.
Is South Hero, VT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 57% higher than the Vermont median; a poverty rate of 3.5%. Minuses: home values 76% higher than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 5.9%.
What is the median age in South Hero?
The median age in South Hero is 51.5 years (Vermont: 43.1).
How long is the commute in South Hero?
The average commute to work in South Hero is 24 minutes; 26.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Hero?
The unemployment rate in South Hero is 5.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Hero?
61.9% of adults in South Hero 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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