Living in Woodford, Vermont
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Woodford · Census data 2020–2024
Woodford has 282 residents with a median age of 61.8. The median household income is $81,250 (about the same as the Vermont median), the median home value is $275,000.
Woodford is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Woodford at a glance
- Population
- 282
- Median age
- 61.8State: 43.1
- Median household income
- $81,250State: $81,203
- Median home value
- $275,000State: $316,600
- Homeowners
- 95.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Woodford a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Vermont median; home values 13% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.4%.
Cons: An average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Woodford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Woodford the median home value is $275,000, 17% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,550 a month in housing costs.
Woodford median household income
The median household income in Woodford is $81,250 and the income per person is $61,259. 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Vermont: 10.1%).
Housing in Woodford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 305
- Owner-occupied
- 95.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 4.1%
- Vacant
- 60%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.31
60% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Woodford has many vacation and second homes.
Woodford demographics
- Population
- 282
- Median age
- 61.8
- Under 18
- 9.6%
- 65 and older
- 35.1%
- Households
- 122
- Foreign-born
- 4.6%
- Veterans
- 14.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Woodford ›
Education in Woodford
32% of adults 25 and older in Woodford have a bachelor's degree or higher (Vermont: 43.8%), and 16.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Woodford
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 26.6%
- Drive alone
- 67.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 75.4%
Woodford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodford | 282 | $81,250 | $275,000 | — |
| Searsburg | 129 | $61,071 | $171,400 | — |
| South Shaftsbury | 566 | $61,161 | $228,600 | — |
| Stamford | 963 | $88,646 | $303,200 | $1,583 |
| Bennington | 15,249 | $59,446 | $213,300 | $1,133 |
| Old Bennington | 182 | $168,750 | $445,500 | $1,063 |
| North Bennington | 1,336 | $68,571 | $313,000 | $1,447 |
| Shaftsbury | 3,607 | $86,071 | $267,300 | $1,079 |
| Readsboro | 807 | $55,268 | $215,500 | $724 |
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What is the median household income in Woodford, VT?
The median household income in Woodford is $81,250, 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 Woodford?
The median home value in Woodford is $275,000, compared with $316,600 in Vermont.
Is Woodford, VT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Vermont median; home values 13% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.4%. Minuses: an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%.
What is the median age in Woodford?
The median age in Woodford is 61.8 years (Vermont: 43.1).
How long is the commute in Woodford?
The average commute to work in Woodford is 24 minutes; 26.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Woodford?
The unemployment rate in Woodford is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Woodford?
32% of adults in Woodford 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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