Living in West Burke, Vermont
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Burke · Census data 2020–2024
West Burke has 161 residents with a median age of 59.2. The median household income is $27,321 (66% lower than the Vermont median), the median home value is $275,000, the median rent is $525/month.
West Burke is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
West Burke at a glance
- Population
- 161
- Median age
- 59.2State: 43.1
- Median household income
- $27,321State: $81,203
- Median home value
- $275,000State: $316,600
- Median rent
- $525/moState: $1,234
- Homeowners
- 61.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.7%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is West Burke a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 13% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 66% lower than the Vermont median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 7.7%; a poverty rate of 20.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in West Burke
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Burke the median home value is $275,000, 17% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $525 per month, which is 37.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,188 a month in housing costs.
West Burke median household income
The median household income in West Burke is $27,321 and the income per person is $37,302. 20.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Vermont: 10.1%).
Housing in West Burke: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 147
- Owner-occupied
- 61.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.7%
- Vacant
- 36.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 1.73
36.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that West Burke has many vacation and second homes.
West Burke demographics
- Population
- 161
- Median age
- 59.2
- Under 18
- 11.8%
- 65 and older
- 31.1%
- Households
- 93
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Burke ›
Education in West Burke
28.7% of adults 25 and older in West Burke have a bachelor's degree or higher (Vermont: 43.8%), and 13.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Burke
- Unemployment rate
- 7.7%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 20%
- Drive alone
- 75%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.5%
West Burke vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Burke | 161 | $27,321 | $275,000 | $525 |
| Sutton | 790 | $71,250 | $231,100 | — |
| Burke | 1,317 | $87,143 | $340,600 | $938 |
| East Burke | 151 | $67,500 | $319,600 | — |
| Newark | 727 | $72,929 | $229,900 | $1,708 |
| Sheffield | 573 | $58,333 | $171,900 | $967 |
| Lyndon | 5,590 | $68,786 | $227,000 | $1,096 |
| Lyndonville | 1,408 | $54,722 | $187,900 | $1,075 |
| Westmore | 465 | $87,188 | $330,000 | $1,050 |
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What is the median household income in West Burke, VT?
The median household income in West Burke is $27,321, 66% 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 Burke?
The median home value in West Burke is $275,000, compared with $316,600 in Vermont.
How much is rent in West Burke?
The median gross rent in West Burke is $525 per month, about 37.5% of household income.
Is West Burke, VT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 13% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 66% lower than the Vermont median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 7.7%; a poverty rate of 20.5%.
What is the median age in West Burke?
The median age in West Burke is 59.2 years (Vermont: 43.1).
How long is the commute in West Burke?
The average commute to work in West Burke is 25 minutes; 20% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Burke?
The unemployment rate in West Burke is 7.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Burke?
28.7% of adults in West Burke 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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