At a Glance
Median Income
$50,161
$30,854 per capita
Home Value
$200,900
Zillow: $280,569
Bachelor's Degree+
28.3%
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.3%
11.9% smoking rate
How Ascutney Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ascutney's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ascutney a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ascutney residents earn a median household income of $50,161 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,854. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,202 business establishments, including 71 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ascutney is $200,900 , 29% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $280,569. The cost of living index is 98.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Education
28.3% of adults in Ascutney hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(16% below the national average).
94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ascutney has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population413
Median Age66.6 yrs
Density244/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans12.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$50,161
Per Capita$30,854
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,200M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117
Housing
A
Home Value$200,900
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$280,569
Housing Units265
Rent Burden32.1%
Health
Obesity28.3%
Diabetes6.6%
Smoking11.9%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death8,143/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain40.3 in/yr
Elevation409 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.3%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+14.1%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute18 min
Broadband72.5%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Ascutney was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Rutland/Southern Vermont Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.486 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
28.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.