Living in Strafford, Vermont
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Strafford · Census data 2020–2024
Strafford has 1,372 residents with a median age of 51.4. The median household income is $110,833 (36% higher than the Vermont median), the median home value is $431,300, the median rent is $1,125/month.
Strafford is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Strafford at a glance
- Population
- 1,372
- Median age
- 51.4State: 43.1
- Median household income
- $110,833State: $81,203
- Median home value
- $431,300State: $316,600
- Median rent
- $1,125/moState: $1,234
- Homeowners
- 88.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 53.3%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Strafford a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 36% higher than the Vermont median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 5.2%.
Cons: Home values 36% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Strafford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Strafford the median home value is $431,300, 30% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,125 per month, which is 27.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,196 a month in housing costs.
Strafford median household income
The median household income in Strafford is $110,833 and the income per person is $54,010. 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Vermont: 10.1%).
Housing in Strafford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 671
- Owner-occupied
- 88.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.1%
- Vacant
- 13.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.37
Strafford demographics
- Population
- 1,372
- Median age
- 51.4
- Under 18
- 23%
- 65 and older
- 22.1%
- Households
- 578
- Foreign-born
- 2.8%
- Veterans
- 7.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Strafford ›
Education in Strafford
53.3% of adults 25 and older in Strafford have a bachelor's degree or higher (Vermont: 43.8%), and 27.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Strafford
- Unemployment rate
- 3.3%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 16.1%
- Drive alone
- 80.8%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.2%
Strafford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strafford | 1,372 | $110,833 | $431,300 | $1,125 |
| Vershire | 842 | $71,618 | $209,100 | $1,117 |
| Tunbridge | 1,253 | $89,464 | $315,300 | $1,346 |
| Thetford | 2,813 | $88,045 | $329,500 | $1,141 |
| Sharon | 1,577 | $84,375 | $346,700 | $1,386 |
| Norwich | 3,640 | $140,313 | $637,500 | $1,460 |
| West Fairlee | 711 | $76,500 | $237,200 | $1,113 |
| South Royalton | 458 | $62,690 | $210,000 | $857 |
| Chelsea | 1,223 | $65,913 | $260,900 | $1,524 |
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What is the median household income in Strafford, VT?
The median household income in Strafford is $110,833, 36% 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 Strafford?
The median home value in Strafford is $431,300, compared with $316,600 in Vermont.
How much is rent in Strafford?
The median gross rent in Strafford is $1,125 per month, about 27.5% of household income.
Is Strafford, VT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 36% higher than the Vermont median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 5.2%. Minuses: home values 36% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Strafford?
The median age in Strafford is 51.4 years (Vermont: 43.1).
How long is the commute in Strafford?
The average commute to work in Strafford is 23 minutes; 16.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Strafford?
The unemployment rate in Strafford is 3.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Strafford?
53.3% of adults in Strafford 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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