Living in Westmore, Vermont
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Westmore · Census data 2020–2024
Westmore has 465 residents with a median age of 51.5. The median household income is $87,188 (7% higher than the Vermont median), the median home value is $330,000, the median rent is $1,050/month.
Westmore is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Westmore at a glance
- Population
- 465
- Median age
- 51.5State: 43.1
- Median household income
- $87,188State: $81,203
- Median home value
- $330,000State: $316,600
- Median rent
- $1,050/moState: $1,234
- Homeowners
- 88.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.2%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Westmore a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 7% higher than the Vermont median; unemployment of 2.5%.
Cons: Home values 4% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Westmore
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Westmore the median home value is $330,000, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,050 per month, which is 27% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,108 a month in housing costs.
Westmore median household income
The median household income in Westmore is $87,188 and the income per person is $48,968. 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Vermont: 10.1%).
Housing in Westmore: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 603
- Owner-occupied
- 88.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.8%
- Vacant
- 67.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.35
67.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Westmore has many vacation and second homes.
Westmore demographics
- Population
- 465
- Median age
- 51.5
- Under 18
- 21.5%
- 65 and older
- 28%
- Households
- 195
- Foreign-born
- 0.4%
- Veterans
- 13.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Westmore ›
Education in Westmore
32.2% of adults 25 and older in Westmore have a bachelor's degree or higher (Vermont: 43.8%), and 18.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Westmore
- Unemployment rate
- 2.5%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 14%
- Drive alone
- 75.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.7%
Westmore vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westmore | 465 | $87,188 | $330,000 | $1,050 |
| Newark | 727 | $72,929 | $229,900 | $1,708 |
| Island Pond | 852 | $46,214 | $145,800 | $775 |
| Brighton | 1,167 | $47,375 | $163,900 | $775 |
| Sutton | 790 | $71,250 | $231,100 | — |
| Charleston | 936 | $49,286 | $238,000 | $979 |
| Brownington | 1,144 | $75,556 | $193,800 | $745 |
| West Burke | 161 | $27,321 | $275,000 | $525 |
| Barton | 730 | $40,833 | $146,900 | $761 |
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What is the median household income in Westmore, VT?
The median household income in Westmore is $87,188, 7% 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 Westmore?
The median home value in Westmore is $330,000, compared with $316,600 in Vermont.
How much is rent in Westmore?
The median gross rent in Westmore is $1,050 per month, about 27% of household income.
Is Westmore, VT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 7% higher than the Vermont median; unemployment of 2.5%. Minuses: home values 4% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.6%.
What is the median age in Westmore?
The median age in Westmore is 51.5 years (Vermont: 43.1).
How long is the commute in Westmore?
The average commute to work in Westmore is 35 minutes; 14% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Westmore?
The unemployment rate in Westmore is 2.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Westmore?
32.2% of adults in Westmore 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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