Living in Stowe, Vermont
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Stowe · Census data 2020–2024
Stowe has 5,285 residents with a median age of 46.3. The median household income is $93,618 (15% higher than the Vermont median), the median home value is $647,800, the median rent is $1,458/month.
Stowe at a glance
- Population
- 5,285
- Median age
- 46.3State: 43.1
- Median household income
- $93,618State: $81,203
- Median home value
- $647,800State: $316,600
- Median rent
- $1,458/moState: $1,234
- Homeowners
- 78.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 66.7%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Stowe a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 15% higher than the Vermont median; an average commute of 19 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.9%.
Cons: Home values 105% higher than the state median; unemployment of 4.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Stowe
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Stowe the median home value is $647,800, 95% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,458 per month, which is 22.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,563 a month in housing costs.
Stowe median household income
The median household income in Stowe is $93,618 and the income per person is $64,732. 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Vermont: 10.1%).
Housing in Stowe: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,895
- Owner-occupied
- 78.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.4%
- Vacant
- 37.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.17
37.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Stowe has many vacation and second homes.
Stowe demographics
- Population
- 5,285
- Median age
- 46.3
- Under 18
- 22.5%
- 65 and older
- 25.8%
- Households
- 2,426
- Foreign-born
- 6.8%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Stowe ›
Education in Stowe
66.7% of adults 25 and older in Stowe have a bachelor's degree or higher (Vermont: 43.8%), and 25.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Stowe
- Unemployment rate
- 4.6%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 24.4%
- Drive alone
- 68.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.5%
Stowe vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stowe | 5,285 | $93,618 | $647,800 | $1,458 |
| Morristown | 5,722 | $66,273 | $298,600 | $1,214 |
| Waterbury | 5,405 | $103,917 | $447,200 | $1,027 |
| Worcester | 831 | $73,833 | $271,100 | $1,023 |
| Morrisville | 2,664 | $68,240 | $276,300 | $1,289 |
| Bolton Valley | 252 | $111,875 | $225,000 | $1,174 |
| Hyde Park | 513 | $89,946 | $221,800 | $1,306 |
| Underhill | 3,141 | $92,267 | $446,000 | — |
| Elmore | 964 | $98,750 | $315,800 | $1,225 |
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What is the median household income in Stowe, VT?
The median household income in Stowe is $93,618, 15% 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 Stowe?
The median home value in Stowe is $647,800, compared with $316,600 in Vermont.
How much is rent in Stowe?
The median gross rent in Stowe is $1,458 per month, about 22.1% of household income.
Is Stowe, VT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 15% higher than the Vermont median; an average commute of 19 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.9%. Minuses: home values 105% higher than the state median; unemployment of 4.6%.
What is the median age in Stowe?
The median age in Stowe is 46.3 years (Vermont: 43.1).
How long is the commute in Stowe?
The average commute to work in Stowe is 19 minutes; 24.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Stowe?
The unemployment rate in Stowe is 4.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Stowe?
66.7% of adults in Stowe 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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