Cabot, VT

Vermont

Cabot is a small town in Vermont with a population of 219. Residents earn $66,167 per year, which is 12% below the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
219 Population 177/sq mi density
$66,167 Median Income $58,469 per capita
$181,300 Home Value $336,278 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
41°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$66,167 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$181,300 home value
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $66,167
12% lower than US avg
Home Value $181,300
36% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 31.4%
7% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 29.1%
9% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.7%
58% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Cabot Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population219
Median Age47.2 yrs
Density177/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

B+
Median Income$66,167
Per Capita$58,469
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,641M
Commute31 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$181,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$336,278

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity29.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression28.5%
Heart Disease5.3%

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
AQI31 (Good)
Rain41.0 in/yr
Elevation1,124 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+31.4%
High School+92.7%
School Score6.02

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 54%
Commute31 min
EV Stations1
Libraries14

Is Cabot a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Cabot receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Cabot stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Cabot is $66,167, 12% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Cabot is $181,300, 36% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

31.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

Cabot has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.

Cabot has a population of 219 with a density of 177 people per square mile. The median age is 47.2 years, 21% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.8%).

Population

219
Total Population
177
People / sq mi
47.2yrs
Median Age
21% above US avg
1.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.6%
Female 53.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Cabot vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Cabot vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Cabot is $66,167, which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Cabot vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$66,167
12% below US avg
Per Capita Income$58,469
Avg Weekly Wage$1,065
IRS Avg AGI$62,915

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.7%
58% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,220
County GDP$1,641M

Business (County)

Restaurants84
Healthcare121
Retail137
Manufacturing52

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,286
108% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.02%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.7 min
Work from Home30.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Cabot is $181,300, 36% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $336,278.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$181,300
36% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$336,278

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,124
1 Bedroom$1,203
2 Bedrooms$1,487
3 Bedrooms$1,922
4 Bedrooms$2,111

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied73.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,286
108% above US avg
Effective Rate4.02%
In Cabot, 29.1% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 28.5% report depression. 19.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Cabot vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity29.1%
9% below US avg
Diabetes8.4%
Heart Disease5.3%
High Blood Pressure27.7%
Asthma10.9%
COPD6.0%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.4%
Physical Inactivity19.5%
Depression28.5%
Mental Distress17.6%
Physical Distress12.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.8%
Checkup Rate70.5%
Premature Death8,885/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.5/10
Exercise Access55.7%
Healthcare Facilities121

Crime Rates: Cabot vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Safety Score

Cabot has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average41.2°F
24% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.0 inches
8% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median31.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,124 ft (343 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density177/sq mi
Coordinates44.4068°N, 72.3167°W
County FIPS50005
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 31.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (7% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 12.4-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 42%
D 54.5%

Winner: Democrat by 12.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+31.4%
7% below US avg
High School+92.7%
School Test Score6.02
B+ Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density177/sq mi
Total Area1.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities121
Restaurants84
Retail Stores137

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.7 min
Work from Home30.9%

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