Living in South Royalton, Vermont
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Royalton · Census data 2020–2024
South Royalton has 458 residents with a median age of 29.5. The median household income is $62,690 (23% lower than the Vermont median), the median home value is $210,000, the median rent is $857/month.
South Royalton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
South Royalton at a glance
- Population
- 458
- Median age
- 29.5State: 43.1
- Median household income
- $62,690State: $81,203
- Median home value
- $210,000State: $316,600
- Median rent
- $857/moState: $1,234
- Homeowners
- 15.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.1%
- Average commute
- 14 min
Is South Royalton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 34% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 23% lower than the Vermont median; a poverty rate of 32.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in South Royalton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Royalton the median home value is $210,000, 37% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $857 per month, which is 34.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,867 a month in housing costs.
South Royalton median household income
The median household income in South Royalton is $62,690 and the income per person is $26,464. 32.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Vermont: 10.1%).
Housing in South Royalton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 397
- Owner-occupied
- 15.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 84.5%
- Vacant
- 44.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.09
44.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that South Royalton has many vacation and second homes.
South Royalton demographics
- Population
- 458
- Median age
- 29.5
- Under 18
- 16.8%
- 65 and older
- 4.6%
- Households
- 219
- Foreign-born
- 3.3%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Royalton ›
Education in South Royalton
32.1% of adults 25 and older in South Royalton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Vermont: 43.8%), and 11.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Royalton
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 14 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 10%
- Drive alone
- 31.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 49.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 72.1%
South Royalton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Royalton | 458 | $62,690 | $210,000 | $857 |
| Royalton | 2,752 | $103,938 | $263,200 | $1,040 |
| Sharon | 1,577 | $84,375 | $346,700 | $1,386 |
| Tunbridge | 1,253 | $89,464 | $315,300 | $1,346 |
| Pomfret | 908 | $84,229 | $399,200 | $1,170 |
| Barnard | 1,211 | $97,581 | $402,600 | $1,372 |
| Strafford | 1,372 | $110,833 | $431,300 | $1,125 |
| Randolph | 4,843 | $76,758 | $278,700 | $1,172 |
| Norwich | 3,640 | $140,313 | $637,500 | $1,460 |
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What is the median household income in South Royalton, VT?
The median household income in South Royalton is $62,690, 23% lower 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 Royalton?
The median home value in South Royalton is $210,000, compared with $316,600 in Vermont.
How much is rent in South Royalton?
The median gross rent in South Royalton is $857 per month, about 34.6% of household income.
Is South Royalton, VT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 34% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes. Minuses: median household income 23% lower than the Vermont median; a poverty rate of 32.8%.
What is the median age in South Royalton?
The median age in South Royalton is 29.5 years (Vermont: 43.1).
How long is the commute in South Royalton?
The average commute to work in South Royalton is 14 minutes; 10% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Royalton?
The unemployment rate in South Royalton is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Royalton?
32.1% of adults in South 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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