Alburgh, VT

Full City Profile · Vermont · Grand Isle County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
586 Population 916/sq mi density
$62,955 Median Income $26,624 per capita
$175,000 Home Value $328,879 Zillow
$1,620 Median Rent 29.2% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$62,955 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$175,000 home value, $1,620/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Alburgh, VT

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,955
16% below
$26,624 per capita
Home Value
$175,000
38% below
Zillow: $328,879
Median Rent
$1,620/mo
39% above
29.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.3%
52% below
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
31% below
14.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.5%
2% below
13.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Alburgh Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Alburgh's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
84%
Home Value
62%
Rent
139%
Poverty
113%
Bachelor's
48%
Unemployment
69%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Alburgh a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Alburgh residents earn a median household income of $62,955 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,624. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 299 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Alburgh is $175,000 , 38% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $328,879. Median rent is $1,620/month, with 29.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.

Education

16.3% of adults in Alburgh hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below the national average). 92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Alburgh has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population586
Median Age32.1 yrs
Density916/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born4.1%
Veterans6.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$62,955
Per Capita$26,624
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty14.0%
County GDP$265M
Avg Weekly Wage$965

Housing

A+
Home Value$175,000
Rent$1,620
Ownership76.4%
Zillow$328,879
Housing Units305
Rent Burden29.2%

Health

Obesity31.5%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,017/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain38.3 in/yr
Elevation109 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.3%
High School+92.6%
Graduate+8.5%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute38 min
Broadband89.5%
Internet Speed76 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Alburgh was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Plattsburgh International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.