Living in West Fairlee, Vermont
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Fairlee · Census data 2020–2024
West Fairlee has 711 residents with a median age of 50.3. The median household income is $76,500 (6% lower than the Vermont median), the median home value is $237,200, the median rent is $1,113/month.
West Fairlee is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
West Fairlee at a glance
- Population
- 711
- Median age
- 50.3State: 43.1
- Median household income
- $76,500State: $81,203
- Median home value
- $237,200State: $316,600
- Median rent
- $1,113/moState: $1,234
- Homeowners
- 91.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 44.6%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is West Fairlee a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 25% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 7.3%.
Cons: Median household income 6% lower than the Vermont median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in West Fairlee
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Fairlee the median home value is $237,200, 29% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,113 per month, which is 30% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,605 a month in housing costs.
West Fairlee median household income
The median household income in West Fairlee is $76,500 and the income per person is $43,198. 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Vermont: 10.1%).
Housing in West Fairlee: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 389
- Owner-occupied
- 91.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.1%
- Vacant
- 14.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.13
West Fairlee demographics
- Population
- 711
- Median age
- 50.3
- Under 18
- 13.5%
- 65 and older
- 29.7%
- Households
- 334
- Foreign-born
- 1.3%
- Veterans
- 3.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Fairlee ›
Education in West Fairlee
44.6% of adults 25 and older in West Fairlee have a bachelor's degree or higher (Vermont: 43.8%), and 20.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Fairlee
- Unemployment rate
- 2%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 5.5%
- Drive alone
- 73.8%
- Public transit
- 3.4%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.7%
West Fairlee vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Fairlee | 711 | $76,500 | $237,200 | $1,113 |
| Fairlee | 1,066 | $74,760 | $274,200 | $1,083 |
| Vershire | 842 | $71,618 | $209,100 | $1,117 |
| Thetford | 2,813 | $88,045 | $329,500 | $1,141 |
| Bradford | 2,827 | $108,162 | $258,600 | $1,221 |
| Strafford | 1,372 | $110,833 | $431,300 | $1,125 |
| Corinth | 1,539 | $89,167 | $213,800 | $1,267 |
| Orford | 1,295 | $92,571 | $271,900 | $1,263 |
| Lyme | 1,710 | $133,906 | $645,000 | $1,418 |
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What is the median household income in West Fairlee, VT?
The median household income in West Fairlee is $76,500, 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 West Fairlee?
The median home value in West Fairlee is $237,200, compared with $316,600 in Vermont.
How much is rent in West Fairlee?
The median gross rent in West Fairlee is $1,113 per month, about 30% of household income.
Is West Fairlee, VT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 25% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 7.3%. Minuses: median household income 6% lower than the Vermont median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in West Fairlee?
The median age in West Fairlee is 50.3 years (Vermont: 43.1).
How long is the commute in West Fairlee?
The average commute to work in West Fairlee is 28 minutes; 5.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Fairlee?
The unemployment rate in West Fairlee is 2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Fairlee?
44.6% of adults in West Fairlee 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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