Living in Topsham, Vermont
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Topsham · Census data 2020–2024
Topsham has 999 residents with a median age of 50.1. The median household income is $72,308 (11% lower than the Vermont median), the median home value is $222,900, the median rent is $908/month.
Topsham is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Topsham at a glance
- Population
- 999
- Median age
- 50.1State: 43.1
- Median household income
- $72,308State: $81,203
- Median home value
- $222,900State: $316,600
- Median rent
- $908/moState: $1,234
- Homeowners
- 90.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.1%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Topsham a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 30% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 11% lower than the Vermont median; an average commute of 35 minutes; a poverty rate of 18.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Topsham
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Topsham the median home value is $222,900, 33% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $908 per month, which is 39.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,667 a month in housing costs.
Topsham median household income
The median household income in Topsham is $72,308 and the income per person is $43,654. 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Vermont: 10.1%).
Housing in Topsham: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 570
- Owner-occupied
- 90.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.7%
- Vacant
- 23.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.30
Topsham demographics
- Population
- 999
- Median age
- 50.1
- Under 18
- 18%
- 65 and older
- 23.2%
- Households
- 434
- Foreign-born
- 0.8%
- Veterans
- 6.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Topsham ›
Education in Topsham
28.1% of adults 25 and older in Topsham have a bachelor's degree or higher (Vermont: 43.8%), and 15% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Topsham
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 14.2%
- Drive alone
- 71.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.9%
Topsham vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topsham | 999 | $72,308 | $222,900 | $908 |
| Groton | 967 | $77,250 | $243,000 | $288 |
| Orange | 957 | $71,302 | $222,000 | $1,330 |
| Corinth | 1,539 | $89,167 | $213,800 | $1,267 |
| Ryegate | 1,059 | $66,484 | $219,300 | $908 |
| Wells River | 340 | $38,688 | $170,800 | $900 |
| East Barre | 1,017 | $114,483 | $195,700 | — |
| Washington | 1,056 | $66,103 | $217,700 | $996 |
| Plainfield | 1,314 | $69,250 | $318,400 | $1,153 |
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What is the median household income in Topsham, VT?
The median household income in Topsham is $72,308, 11% 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 Topsham?
The median home value in Topsham is $222,900, compared with $316,600 in Vermont.
How much is rent in Topsham?
The median gross rent in Topsham is $908 per month, about 39.3% of household income.
Is Topsham, VT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 30% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 11% lower than the Vermont median; an average commute of 35 minutes; a poverty rate of 18.8%.
What is the median age in Topsham?
The median age in Topsham is 50.1 years (Vermont: 43.1).
How long is the commute in Topsham?
The average commute to work in Topsham is 35 minutes; 14.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Topsham?
The unemployment rate in Topsham is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Topsham?
28.1% of adults in Topsham 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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