Living in Vergennes, Vermont
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Vergennes · Census data 2020–2024
Vergennes has 2,565 residents with a median age of 46.6. The median household income is $76,587 (6% lower than the Vermont median), the median home value is $310,000, the median rent is $1,000/month.
Vergennes at a glance
- Population
- 2,565
- Median age
- 46.6State: 43.1
- Median household income
- $76,587State: $81,203
- Median home value
- $310,000State: $316,600
- Median rent
- $1,000/moState: $1,234
- Homeowners
- 72.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 42.1%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Vergennes a good place to live?
Pros: Home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 1.6%.
Cons: Median household income 6% lower than the Vermont median; a poverty rate of 11.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Vergennes
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Vergennes the median home value is $310,000, 7% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,000 per month, which is 26.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,015 a month in housing costs.
Vergennes median household income
The median household income in Vergennes is $76,587 and the income per person is $39,604. 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Vermont: 10.1%).
Housing in Vergennes: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,196
- Owner-occupied
- 72.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.9%
- Vacant
- 5.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.20
Vergennes demographics
- Population
- 2,565
- Median age
- 46.6
- Under 18
- 15.2%
- 65 and older
- 21.6%
- Households
- 1,129
- Foreign-born
- 3.7%
- Veterans
- 7.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Vergennes ›
Education in Vergennes
42.1% of adults 25 and older in Vergennes have a bachelor's degree or higher (Vermont: 43.8%), and 19.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Vergennes
- Unemployment rate
- 1.6%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 16%
- Drive alone
- 60.9%
- Public transit
- 2.5%
- Walk to work
- 5.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.7%
Vergennes vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vergennes | 2,565 | $76,587 | $310,000 | $1,000 |
| Ferrisburgh | 2,661 | $106,989 | $422,700 | $1,435 |
| Waltham | 452 | $97,500 | $329,700 | $1,096 |
| Panton | 690 | $86,667 | $438,000 | $1,410 |
| New Haven | 1,792 | $92,321 | $379,300 | $1,163 |
| Monkton | 1,999 | $119,688 | $379,900 | $1,301 |
| Addison | 1,175 | $106,667 | $362,200 | $2,019 |
| Westport | 403 | $64,500 | $251,400 | $864 |
| Weybridge | 781 | $118,083 | $419,900 | $1,227 |
More for people moving to Vergennes
Vergennes ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Vergennes: FAQ
What is the median household income in Vergennes, VT?
The median household income in Vergennes is $76,587, 6% 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 Vergennes?
The median home value in Vergennes is $310,000, compared with $316,600 in Vermont.
How much is rent in Vergennes?
The median gross rent in Vergennes is $1,000 per month, about 26.3% of household income.
Is Vergennes, VT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 1.6%. Minuses: median household income 6% lower than the Vermont median; a poverty rate of 11.6%.
What is the median age in Vergennes?
The median age in Vergennes is 46.6 years (Vermont: 43.1).
How long is the commute in Vergennes?
The average commute to work in Vergennes is 21 minutes; 16% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Vergennes?
The unemployment rate in Vergennes is 1.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Vergennes?
42.1% of adults in Vergennes 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.
Last updated: