Living in Wolcott, Vermont
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wolcott · Census data 2020–2024
Wolcott has 1,507 residents with a median age of 42.4. The median household income is $70,259 (13% lower than the Vermont median), the median home value is $221,300, the median rent is $1,059/month.
Wolcott at a glance
- Population
- 1,507
- Median age
- 42.4State: 43.1
- Median household income
- $70,259State: $81,203
- Median home value
- $221,300State: $316,600
- Median rent
- $1,059/moState: $1,234
- Homeowners
- 79.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.1%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Wolcott a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 30% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9.3%.
Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the Vermont median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Wolcott
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wolcott the median home value is $221,300, 33% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,059 per month, which is 39.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,483 a month in housing costs.
Wolcott median household income
The median household income in Wolcott is $70,259 and the income per person is $35,207. 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Vermont: 10.1%).
Housing in Wolcott: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 756
- Owner-occupied
- 79.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.5%
- Vacant
- 9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.19
Wolcott demographics
- Population
- 1,507
- Median age
- 42.4
- Under 18
- 22.8%
- 65 and older
- 11.1%
- Households
- 688
- Foreign-born
- 0.1%
- Veterans
- 6.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wolcott ›
Education in Wolcott
31.1% of adults 25 and older in Wolcott have a bachelor's degree or higher (Vermont: 43.8%), and 10.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wolcott
- Unemployment rate
- 3.7%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 13.9%
- Drive alone
- 74.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.5%
Wolcott vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolcott | 1,507 | $70,259 | $221,300 | $1,059 |
| Craftsbury | 1,352 | $83,672 | $270,500 | $1,091 |
| Hardwick | 2,965 | $92,297 | $184,700 | $875 |
| Elmore | 964 | $98,750 | $315,800 | $1,225 |
| Morrisville | 2,664 | $68,240 | $276,300 | $1,289 |
| Greensboro | 633 | $91,750 | $392,400 | $1,113 |
| Hyde Park | 513 | $89,946 | $221,800 | $1,306 |
| Woodbury | 659 | $84,545 | $311,200 | — |
| Greensboro Bend | 224 | $82,500 | $258,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Wolcott, VT?
The median household income in Wolcott is $70,259, 13% 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 Wolcott?
The median home value in Wolcott is $221,300, compared with $316,600 in Vermont.
How much is rent in Wolcott?
The median gross rent in Wolcott is $1,059 per month, about 39.8% of household income.
Is Wolcott, VT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 30% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9.3%. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the Vermont median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%.
What is the median age in Wolcott?
The median age in Wolcott is 42.4 years (Vermont: 43.1).
How long is the commute in Wolcott?
The average commute to work in Wolcott is 27 minutes; 13.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wolcott?
The unemployment rate in Wolcott is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wolcott?
31.1% of adults in Wolcott 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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