Living in St. Johnsbury, Vermont
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of St. Johnsbury · Census data 2020–2024
St. Johnsbury has 7,368 residents with a median age of 42.8. The median household income is $57,738 (29% lower than the Vermont median), the median home value is $177,700, the median rent is $914/month.
St. Johnsbury at a glance
- Population
- 7,368
- Median age
- 42.8State: 43.1
- Median household income
- $57,738State: $81,203
- Median home value
- $177,700State: $316,600
- Median rent
- $914/moState: $1,234
- Homeowners
- 59.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.3%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is St. Johnsbury a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 44% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 3.3%.
Cons: Median household income 29% lower than the Vermont median; a poverty rate of 16.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in St. Johnsbury
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In St. Johnsbury the median home value is $177,700, 47% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $914 per month, which is 29.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,513 a month in housing costs.
St. Johnsbury median household income
The median household income in St. Johnsbury is $57,738 and the income per person is $36,270. 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Vermont: 10.1%).
Housing in St. Johnsbury: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,553
- Owner-occupied
- 59.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 40.4%
- Vacant
- 8.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1944
- Average household size
- 2.17
St. Johnsbury demographics
- Population
- 7,368
- Median age
- 42.8
- Under 18
- 21%
- 65 and older
- 21.1%
- Households
- 3,266
- Foreign-born
- 2.6%
- Veterans
- 5.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of St. Johnsbury ›
Education in St. Johnsbury
30.3% of adults 25 and older in St. Johnsbury have a bachelor's degree or higher (Vermont: 43.8%), and 11.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in St. Johnsbury
- Unemployment rate
- 3.3%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 17.6%
- Drive alone
- 68.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 89%
St. Johnsbury vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Johnsbury | 7,368 | $57,738 | $177,700 | $914 |
| Kirby | 756 | $54,792 | $302,900 | $1,250 |
| Lyndonville | 1,408 | $54,722 | $187,900 | $1,075 |
| Danville | 2,360 | $70,946 | $275,800 | — |
| Lyndon | 5,590 | $68,786 | $227,000 | $1,096 |
| Waterford | 1,279 | $109,375 | $271,500 | — |
| Concord | 1,145 | $73,304 | $159,300 | $1,111 |
| East Burke | 151 | $67,500 | $319,600 | — |
| Stannard | 228 | $66,979 | $216,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in St. Johnsbury, VT?
The median household income in St. Johnsbury is $57,738, 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. Johnsbury?
The median home value in St. Johnsbury is $177,700, compared with $316,600 in Vermont.
How much is rent in St. Johnsbury?
The median gross rent in St. Johnsbury is $914 per month, about 29.4% of household income.
Is St. Johnsbury, VT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 44% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 3.3%. Minuses: median household income 29% lower than the Vermont median; a poverty rate of 16.8%.
What is the median age in St. Johnsbury?
The median age in St. Johnsbury is 42.8 years (Vermont: 43.1).
How long is the commute in St. Johnsbury?
The average commute to work in St. Johnsbury is 20 minutes; 17.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in St. Johnsbury?
The unemployment rate in St. Johnsbury is 3.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is St. Johnsbury?
30.3% of adults in St. Johnsbury 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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