Living in Waterbury, Vermont
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Waterbury · Census data 2020–2024
Waterbury has 5,405 residents with a median age of 43.2. The median household income is $103,917 (28% higher than the Vermont median), the median home value is $447,200, the median rent is $1,027/month.
Waterbury at a glance
- Population
- 5,405
- Median age
- 43.2State: 43.1
- Median household income
- $103,917State: $81,203
- Median home value
- $447,200State: $316,600
- Median rent
- $1,027/moState: $1,234
- Homeowners
- 70.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 54.2%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Waterbury a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 28% higher than the Vermont median; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 7.9%.
Cons: Home values 41% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Waterbury
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Waterbury the median home value is $447,200, 34% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,027 per month, which is 28.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,417 a month in housing costs.
Waterbury median household income
The median household income in Waterbury is $103,917 and the income per person is $64,806. 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Vermont: 10.1%).
Housing in Waterbury: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,656
- Owner-occupied
- 70.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.4%
- Vacant
- 12.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.31
Waterbury demographics
- Population
- 5,405
- Median age
- 43.2
- Under 18
- 21.9%
- 65 and older
- 19.8%
- Households
- 2,315
- Foreign-born
- 1.7%
- Veterans
- 7.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Waterbury ›
Education in Waterbury
54.2% of adults 25 and older in Waterbury have a bachelor's degree or higher (Vermont: 43.8%), and 23% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Waterbury
- Unemployment rate
- 3.4%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 28.3%
- Drive alone
- 66.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.4%
Waterbury vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterbury | 5,405 | $103,917 | $447,200 | $1,027 |
| Bolton Valley | 252 | $111,875 | $225,000 | $1,174 |
| Bolton | 1,163 | $111,125 | $311,600 | $1,299 |
| Middlesex | 1,943 | $109,632 | $376,300 | $1,333 |
| Stowe | 5,285 | $93,618 | $647,800 | $1,458 |
| Worcester | 831 | $73,833 | $271,100 | $1,023 |
| Duxbury | 1,548 | $105,208 | $364,600 | $1,318 |
| Moretown | 1,532 | $104,423 | $380,800 | $838 |
| Huntington | 1,853 | $94,497 | $338,300 | $986 |
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What is the median household income in Waterbury, VT?
The median household income in Waterbury is $103,917, 28% 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 Waterbury?
The median home value in Waterbury is $447,200, compared with $316,600 in Vermont.
How much is rent in Waterbury?
The median gross rent in Waterbury is $1,027 per month, about 28.5% of household income.
Is Waterbury, VT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 28% higher than the Vermont median; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 7.9%. Minuses: home values 41% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in Waterbury?
The median age in Waterbury is 43.2 years (Vermont: 43.1).
How long is the commute in Waterbury?
The average commute to work in Waterbury is 30 minutes; 28.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Waterbury?
The unemployment rate in Waterbury is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Waterbury?
54.2% of adults in Waterbury 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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