Living in West Haven, Vermont
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Haven · Census data 2020–2024
West Haven has 234 residents with a median age of 54. The median household income is $85,250 (5% higher than the Vermont median), the median home value is $245,000.
West Haven is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
West Haven at a glance
- Population
- 234
- Median age
- 54State: 43.1
- Median household income
- $85,250State: $81,203
- Median home value
- $245,000State: $316,600
- Homeowners
- 90.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.6%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is West Haven a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 5% higher than the Vermont median; home values 23% lower than the state median.
Cons: An average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 8.5%; a poverty rate of 10.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in West Haven
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Haven the median home value is $245,000, 26% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,661 a month in housing costs.
West Haven median household income
The median household income in West Haven is $85,250 and the income per person is $32,061. 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Vermont: 10.1%).
Housing in West Haven: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 135
- Owner-occupied
- 90.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.7%
- Vacant
- 31.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.52
31.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that West Haven has many vacation and second homes.
West Haven demographics
- Population
- 234
- Median age
- 54
- Under 18
- 17.5%
- 65 and older
- 29.9%
- Households
- 93
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 9.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Haven ›
Education in West Haven
30.6% of adults 25 and older in West Haven have a bachelor's degree or higher (Vermont: 43.8%), and 8.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Haven
- Unemployment rate
- 8.5%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 10.4%
- Drive alone
- 82.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.1%
West Haven vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Haven | 234 | $85,250 | $245,000 | — |
| Fair Haven | 2,724 | $62,404 | $176,500 | $830 |
| Benson | 784 | $78,625 | $242,000 | $1,113 |
| Whitehall | 2,690 | $47,683 | $102,000 | $975 |
| Castleton | 4,453 | $73,854 | $224,800 | $1,137 |
| Poultney | 1,033 | $70,536 | $196,600 | $868 |
| East Poultney | 176 | $73,059 | $225,000 | — |
| Hubbardton | 831 | $102,321 | $293,800 | $1,708 |
| Orwell | 1,294 | $70,417 | $335,600 | $1,105 |
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What is the median household income in West Haven, VT?
The median household income in West Haven is $85,250, 5% 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 West Haven?
The median home value in West Haven is $245,000, compared with $316,600 in Vermont.
Is West Haven, VT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 5% higher than the Vermont median; home values 23% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 8.5%; a poverty rate of 10.3%.
What is the median age in West Haven?
The median age in West Haven is 54 years (Vermont: 43.1).
How long is the commute in West Haven?
The average commute to work in West Haven is 25 minutes; 10.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Haven?
The unemployment rate in West Haven is 8.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Haven?
30.6% of adults in West Haven 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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