Living in St. Albans, Vermont
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of St. Albans · Census data 2020–2024
St. Albans has 6,954 residents with a median age of 38.7. The median household income is $57,980 (29% lower than the Vermont median), the median home value is $263,400, the median rent is $1,150/month.
St. Albans at a glance
- Population
- 6,954
- Median age
- 38.7State: 43.1
- Median household income
- $57,980State: $81,203
- Median home value
- $263,400State: $316,600
- Median rent
- $1,150/moState: $1,234
- Homeowners
- 49%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.7%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is St. Albans a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 17% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 1.8%.
Cons: Median household income 29% lower than the Vermont median; a poverty rate of 19.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in St. Albans
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In St. Albans the median home value is $263,400, 21% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,150 per month, which is 31.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,908 a month in housing costs.
St. Albans median household income
The median household income in St. Albans is $57,980 and the income per person is $38,286. 19.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Vermont: 10.1%).
Housing in St. Albans: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,324
- Owner-occupied
- 49%
- Renter-occupied
- 51%
- Vacant
- 6.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1945
- Average household size
- 2.20
St. Albans demographics
- Population
- 6,954
- Median age
- 38.7
- Under 18
- 20.5%
- 65 and older
- 13.9%
- Households
- 3,113
- Foreign-born
- 3.9%
- Veterans
- 5.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of St. Albans ›
Education in St. Albans
31.7% of adults 25 and older in St. Albans have a bachelor's degree or higher (Vermont: 43.8%), and 11.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in St. Albans
- Unemployment rate
- 1.8%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 12.1%
- Drive alone
- 68.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.1%
St. Albans vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Albans | 6,954 | $57,980 | $263,400 | $1,150 |
| Georgia | 4,890 | $105,011 | $360,300 | $1,629 |
| North Hero | 1,263 | $102,143 | $451,400 | $1,556 |
| Fairfield | 1,938 | $87,019 | $320,600 | $1,056 |
| Swanton | 2,670 | $66,607 | $229,000 | $1,238 |
| Fairfax | 5,226 | $128,963 | $378,200 | $1,080 |
| Highgate Center | 401 | $120,983 | $340,600 | — |
| Sheldon | 2,267 | $78,533 | $272,400 | $1,286 |
| Highgate | 3,528 | $81,017 | $280,500 | $895 |
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What is the median household income in St. Albans, VT?
The median household income in St. Albans is $57,980, 29% 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 St. Albans?
The median home value in St. Albans is $263,400, compared with $316,600 in Vermont.
How much is rent in St. Albans?
The median gross rent in St. Albans is $1,150 per month, about 31.4% of household income.
Is St. Albans, VT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 17% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 1.8%. Minuses: median household income 29% lower than the Vermont median; a poverty rate of 19.5%.
What is the median age in St. Albans?
The median age in St. Albans is 38.7 years (Vermont: 43.1).
How long is the commute in St. Albans?
The average commute to work in St. Albans is 23 minutes; 12.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in St. Albans?
The unemployment rate in St. Albans is 1.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is St. Albans?
31.7% of adults in St. Albans 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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