Living in West Rutland, Vermont
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Rutland · Census data 2020–2024
West Rutland has 2,240 residents with a median age of 47.8. The median household income is $61,161 (25% lower than the Vermont median), the median home value is $196,400, the median rent is $883/month.
West Rutland at a glance
- Population
- 2,240
- Median age
- 47.8State: 43.1
- Median household income
- $61,161State: $81,203
- Median home value
- $196,400State: $316,600
- Median rent
- $883/moState: $1,234
- Homeowners
- 81.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.2%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is West Rutland a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 1.3%; a poverty rate of 6.8%.
Cons: Median household income 25% lower than the Vermont median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in West Rutland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Rutland the median home value is $196,400, 41% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $883 per month, which is 33.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,425 a month in housing costs.
West Rutland median household income
The median household income in West Rutland is $61,161 and the income per person is $39,896. 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Vermont: 10.1%).
Housing in West Rutland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,061
- Owner-occupied
- 81.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.4%
- Vacant
- 9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.32
West Rutland demographics
- Population
- 2,240
- Median age
- 47.8
- Under 18
- 17.2%
- 65 and older
- 23.8%
- Households
- 965
- Foreign-born
- 3.9%
- Veterans
- 11.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Rutland ›
Education in West Rutland
35.2% of adults 25 and older in West Rutland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Vermont: 43.8%), and 10.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Rutland
- Unemployment rate
- 1.3%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 13.6%
- Drive alone
- 78.8%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.8%
West Rutland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Rutland | 2,240 | $61,161 | $196,400 | $883 |
| Proctor | 1,794 | $74,167 | $209,900 | $1,029 |
| Rutland | 15,712 | $57,675 | $185,500 | $995 |
| Ira | 381 | $71,827 | $272,900 | $942 |
| North Clarendon | 297 | $44,750 | $163,000 | $785 |
| Castleton | 4,453 | $73,854 | $224,800 | $1,137 |
| Clarendon | 2,460 | $59,609 | $220,900 | $1,096 |
| Pittsford | 2,892 | $69,705 | $197,000 | $781 |
| Mendon | 1,113 | $100,524 | $357,000 | $1,230 |
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What is the median household income in West Rutland, VT?
The median household income in West Rutland is $61,161, 25% 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 Rutland?
The median home value in West Rutland is $196,400, compared with $316,600 in Vermont.
How much is rent in West Rutland?
The median gross rent in West Rutland is $883 per month, about 33.5% of household income.
Is West Rutland, VT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 1.3%; a poverty rate of 6.8%. Minuses: median household income 25% lower than the Vermont median.
What is the median age in West Rutland?
The median age in West Rutland is 47.8 years (Vermont: 43.1).
How long is the commute in West Rutland?
The average commute to work in West Rutland is 22 minutes; 13.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Rutland?
The unemployment rate in West Rutland is 1.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Rutland?
35.2% of adults in West Rutland 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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