Living in West Brattleboro, Vermont
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Brattleboro · Census data 2020–2024
West Brattleboro has 2,749 residents with a median age of 47.2. The median household income is $44,827 (45% lower than the Vermont median), the median home value is $256,100, the median rent is $848/month.
West Brattleboro at a glance
- Population
- 2,749
- Median age
- 47.2State: 43.1
- Median household income
- $44,827State: $81,203
- Median home value
- $256,100State: $316,600
- Median rent
- $848/moState: $1,234
- Homeowners
- 66.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.8%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is West Brattleboro a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 19% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 45% lower than the Vermont median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 14.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in West Brattleboro
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Brattleboro the median home value is $256,100, 23% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $848 per month, which is 34% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,886 a month in housing costs.
West Brattleboro median household income
The median household income in West Brattleboro is $44,827 and the income per person is $36,221. 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Vermont: 10.1%).
Housing in West Brattleboro: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,350
- Owner-occupied
- 66.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.3%
- Vacant
- 9.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.24
West Brattleboro demographics
- Population
- 2,749
- Median age
- 47.2
- Under 18
- 20.5%
- 65 and older
- 23%
- Households
- 1,222
- Foreign-born
- 1.2%
- Veterans
- 3.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Brattleboro ›
Education in West Brattleboro
35.8% of adults 25 and older in West Brattleboro have a bachelor's degree or higher (Vermont: 43.8%), and 21.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Brattleboro
- Unemployment rate
- 4.4%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 19.6%
- Drive alone
- 66.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 70.5%
West Brattleboro vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Brattleboro | 2,749 | $44,827 | $256,100 | $848 |
| Brattleboro | 12,122 | $58,241 | $257,300 | $1,074 |
| Dummerston | 2,090 | $101,696 | $335,300 | $1,392 |
| Guilford | 2,461 | $75,243 | $312,600 | $1,283 |
| Hinsdale | 3,997 | $69,191 | $200,700 | $1,050 |
| Marlboro | 1,362 | $77,135 | $357,300 | $1,600 |
| Vernon | 2,709 | $85,682 | $285,100 | $1,023 |
| Chesterfield | 3,622 | $102,370 | $373,500 | $1,324 |
| Halifax | 847 | $63,889 | $267,500 | $875 |
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What is the median household income in West Brattleboro, VT?
The median household income in West Brattleboro is $44,827, 45% 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 West Brattleboro?
The median home value in West Brattleboro is $256,100, compared with $316,600 in Vermont.
How much is rent in West Brattleboro?
The median gross rent in West Brattleboro is $848 per month, about 34% of household income.
Is West Brattleboro, VT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 19% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 45% lower than the Vermont median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 14.5%.
What is the median age in West Brattleboro?
The median age in West Brattleboro is 47.2 years (Vermont: 43.1).
How long is the commute in West Brattleboro?
The average commute to work in West Brattleboro is 28 minutes; 19.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Brattleboro?
The unemployment rate in West Brattleboro is 4.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Brattleboro?
35.8% of adults in West Brattleboro 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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