Living in Winooski, Vermont
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Winooski · Census data 2020–2024
Winooski has 8,293 residents with a median age of 33.3. The median household income is $79,522 (about the same as the Vermont median), the median home value is $381,500, the median rent is $1,643/month.
Winooski at a glance
- Population
- 8,293
- Median age
- 33.3State: 43.1
- Median household income
- $79,522State: $81,203
- Median home value
- $381,500State: $316,600
- Median rent
- $1,643/moState: $1,234
- Homeowners
- 35.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 59.1%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Winooski a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 1.2%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Vermont median; home values 20% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 13.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Winooski
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Winooski the median home value is $381,500, 15% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,643 per month, which is 29.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,094 a month in housing costs.
Winooski median household income
The median household income in Winooski is $79,522 and the income per person is $44,986. 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Vermont: 10.1%).
Housing in Winooski: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,236
- Owner-occupied
- 35.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 64.8%
- Vacant
- 3.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.01
Winooski demographics
- Population
- 8,293
- Median age
- 33.3
- Under 18
- 13.5%
- 65 and older
- 10.9%
- Households
- 4,102
- Foreign-born
- 13.1%
- Veterans
- 4.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Winooski ›
Education in Winooski
59.1% of adults 25 and older in Winooski have a bachelor's degree or higher (Vermont: 43.8%), and 20.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Winooski
- Unemployment rate
- 1.2%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 16.4%
- Drive alone
- 65.1%
- Public transit
- 2.4%
- Walk to work
- 5.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.1%
Winooski vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winooski | 8,293 | $79,522 | $381,500 | $1,643 |
| Burlington | 44,675 | $71,109 | $444,800 | $1,649 |
| Essex Junction | 10,803 | $89,257 | $407,500 | $1,544 |
| South Burlington | 20,756 | $106,667 | $443,400 | $1,787 |
| Colchester | 17,648 | $97,891 | $394,400 | $1,474 |
| Williston | 10,144 | $106,967 | $475,800 | $1,832 |
| Essex | 11,516 | $110,199 | $447,300 | $1,569 |
| Shelburne | 7,969 | $115,963 | $588,100 | $1,442 |
| St. George | 812 | $109,464 | $376,800 | $1,394 |
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What is the median household income in Winooski, VT?
The median household income in Winooski is $79,522, about the same as 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 Winooski?
The median home value in Winooski is $381,500, compared with $316,600 in Vermont.
How much is rent in Winooski?
The median gross rent in Winooski is $1,643 per month, about 29.1% of household income.
Is Winooski, VT a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 1.2%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Vermont median; home values 20% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 13.8%.
What is the median age in Winooski?
The median age in Winooski is 33.3 years (Vermont: 43.1).
How long is the commute in Winooski?
The average commute to work in Winooski is 22 minutes; 16.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Winooski?
The unemployment rate in Winooski is 1.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Winooski?
59.1% of adults in Winooski 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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