Living in Thetford, Vermont
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Thetford · Census data 2020–2024
Thetford has 2,813 residents with a median age of 43.6. The median household income is $88,045 (8% higher than the Vermont median), the median home value is $329,500, the median rent is $1,141/month.
Thetford at a glance
- Population
- 2,813
- Median age
- 43.6State: 43.1
- Median household income
- $88,045State: $81,203
- Median home value
- $329,500State: $316,600
- Median rent
- $1,141/moState: $1,234
- Homeowners
- 84.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 68%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Thetford a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 8% higher than the Vermont median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 8%.
Cons: Home values 4% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Thetford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Thetford the median home value is $329,500, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,141 per month, which is 29.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,725 a month in housing costs.
Thetford median household income
The median household income in Thetford is $88,045 and the income per person is $54,743. 8% of residents live below the poverty line (Vermont: 10.1%).
Housing in Thetford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,488
- Owner-occupied
- 84.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.9%
- Vacant
- 8.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.08
Thetford demographics
- Population
- 2,813
- Median age
- 43.6
- Under 18
- 15.4%
- 65 and older
- 20.8%
- Households
- 1,355
- Foreign-born
- 3.6%
- Veterans
- 4.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Thetford ›
Education in Thetford
68% of adults 25 and older in Thetford have a bachelor's degree or higher (Vermont: 43.8%), and 38.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Thetford
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 13.6%
- Drive alone
- 79.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.9%
Thetford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thetford | 2,813 | $88,045 | $329,500 | $1,141 |
| Norwich | 3,640 | $140,313 | $637,500 | $1,460 |
| West Fairlee | 711 | $76,500 | $237,200 | $1,113 |
| Strafford | 1,372 | $110,833 | $431,300 | $1,125 |
| Fairlee | 1,066 | $74,760 | $274,200 | $1,083 |
| Lyme | 1,710 | $133,906 | $645,000 | $1,418 |
| Hanover | 11,685 | $169,583 | $824,900 | $2,253 |
| Vershire | 842 | $71,618 | $209,100 | $1,117 |
| Sharon | 1,577 | $84,375 | $346,700 | $1,386 |
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What is the median household income in Thetford, VT?
The median household income in Thetford is $88,045, 8% 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 Thetford?
The median home value in Thetford is $329,500, compared with $316,600 in Vermont.
How much is rent in Thetford?
The median gross rent in Thetford is $1,141 per month, about 29.9% of household income.
Is Thetford, VT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 8% higher than the Vermont median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 8%. Minuses: home values 4% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Thetford?
The median age in Thetford is 43.6 years (Vermont: 43.1).
How long is the commute in Thetford?
The average commute to work in Thetford is 23 minutes; 13.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Thetford?
The unemployment rate in Thetford is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Thetford?
68% of adults in Thetford 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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