Living in Stratton, Vermont
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Stratton · Census data 2020–2024
Stratton has 532 residents with a median age of 31.5. The median household income is $122,708 (51% higher than the Vermont median), the median home value is $400,000, the median rent is $1,208/month.
Stratton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Stratton at a glance
- Population
- 532
- Median age
- 31.5State: 43.1
- Median household income
- $122,708State: $81,203
- Median home value
- $400,000State: $316,600
- Median rent
- $1,208/moState: $1,234
- Homeowners
- 73.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.2%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Stratton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 51% higher than the Vermont median.
Cons: Home values 26% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 7.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Stratton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Stratton the median home value is $400,000, 20% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,208 per month, which is 11.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,938 a month in housing costs.
Stratton median household income
The median household income in Stratton is $122,708 and the income per person is $44,357. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Vermont: 10.1%).
Housing in Stratton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,512
- Owner-occupied
- 73.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.7%
- Vacant
- 91.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 4.06
91.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Stratton has many vacation and second homes.
Stratton demographics
- Population
- 532
- Median age
- 31.5
- Under 18
- 28%
- 65 and older
- 11.7%
- Households
- 131
- Foreign-born
- 3%
- Veterans
- 2.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Stratton ›
Education in Stratton
33.2% of adults 25 and older in Stratton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Vermont: 43.8%), and 17.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Stratton
- Unemployment rate
- 7.2%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 3.3%
- Drive alone
- 84.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 72.5%
Stratton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stratton | 532 | $122,708 | $400,000 | $1,208 |
| Jamaica | 882 | $79,219 | $347,800 | $870 |
| Winhall | 752 | $95,500 | $471,800 | $1,094 |
| Wardsboro | 820 | $62,000 | $299,300 | $1,479 |
| Sunderland | 1,269 | $88,523 | $300,000 | $1,413 |
| Dover | 1,466 | $52,313 | $332,900 | $670 |
| Manchester | 676 | $74,659 | $511,400 | $650 |
| Manchester Center | 2,037 | $54,808 | $359,800 | $1,023 |
| Londonderry | 1,873 | $85,179 | $346,300 | $1,014 |
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What is the median household income in Stratton, VT?
The median household income in Stratton is $122,708, 51% 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 Stratton?
The median home value in Stratton is $400,000, compared with $316,600 in Vermont.
How much is rent in Stratton?
The median gross rent in Stratton is $1,208 per month, about 11.9% of household income.
Is Stratton, VT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 51% higher than the Vermont median. Minuses: home values 26% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 7.2%.
What is the median age in Stratton?
The median age in Stratton is 31.5 years (Vermont: 43.1).
How long is the commute in Stratton?
The average commute to work in Stratton is 33 minutes; 3.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Stratton?
The unemployment rate in Stratton is 7.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Stratton?
33.2% of adults in Stratton 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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