Living in White River Junction, Vermont
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of White River Junction · Census data 2020–2024
White River Junction has 3,364 residents with a median age of 33.7. The median household income is $77,168 (5% lower than the Vermont median), the median home value is $278,800, the median rent is $1,222/month.
White River Junction at a glance
- Population
- 3,364
- Median age
- 33.7State: 43.1
- Median household income
- $77,168State: $81,203
- Median home value
- $278,800State: $316,600
- Median rent
- $1,222/moState: $1,234
- Homeowners
- 43.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.9%
- Average commute
- 15 min
Is White River Junction a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 12% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 5% lower than the Vermont median; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 12.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in White River Junction
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In White River Junction the median home value is $278,800, 16% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,222 per month, which is 27.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,610 a month in housing costs.
White River Junction median household income
The median household income in White River Junction is $77,168 and the income per person is $36,007. 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Vermont: 10.1%).
Housing in White River Junction: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,407
- Owner-occupied
- 43.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 56.1%
- Vacant
- 8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 2.52
White River Junction demographics
- Population
- 3,364
- Median age
- 33.7
- Under 18
- 17.1%
- 65 and older
- 12.5%
- Households
- 1,295
- Foreign-born
- 2.9%
- Veterans
- 4.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of White River Junction ›
Education in White River Junction
38.9% of adults 25 and older in White River Junction have a bachelor's degree or higher (Vermont: 43.8%), and 13.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in White River Junction
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 15 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 15.7%
- Drive alone
- 66.4%
- Public transit
- 1.6%
- Walk to work
- 3.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 88%
White River Junction vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White River Junction | 3,364 | $77,168 | $278,800 | $1,222 |
| Hartford Village | 426 | $92,500 | $277,600 | $1,221 |
| Wilder | 3,087 | $75,143 | $273,200 | $1,142 |
| Hartford | 10,736 | $78,125 | $304,500 | $1,218 |
| Lebanon | 14,999 | $98,147 | $385,400 | $1,744 |
| North Hartland | 322 | $51,161 | $420,000 | — |
| Hartland | 3,460 | $86,136 | $348,600 | — |
| Plainfield | 2,522 | $122,656 | $442,400 | $1,674 |
| Hanover | 11,685 | $169,583 | $824,900 | $2,253 |
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What is the median household income in White River Junction, VT?
The median household income in White River Junction is $77,168, 5% 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 White River Junction?
The median home value in White River Junction is $278,800, compared with $316,600 in Vermont.
How much is rent in White River Junction?
The median gross rent in White River Junction is $1,222 per month, about 27.2% of household income.
Is White River Junction, VT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 12% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes. Minuses: median household income 5% lower than the Vermont median; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 12.1%.
What is the median age in White River Junction?
The median age in White River Junction is 33.7 years (Vermont: 43.1).
How long is the commute in White River Junction?
The average commute to work in White River Junction is 15 minutes; 15.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in White River Junction?
The unemployment rate in White River Junction is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is White River Junction?
38.9% of adults in White River Junction 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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