Danby, VT

Vermont

Danby is a small town in Vermont with a population of 166. Residents earn $62,500 per year, which is 17% below the national average.

4.2 /5.0
A Great
166 Population 234/sq mi density
$62,500 Median Income $48,579 per capita
$210,000 Home Value $352,349 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
43°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$62,500 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$210,000 home value
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
34.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $62,500
17% lower than US avg
Home Value $210,000
26% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 34.3%
2% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.2%
13% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.7%
81% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.5%
31% lower than US avg

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

People

Population166
Median Age59.5 yrs
Density234/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

A
Median Income$62,500
Per Capita$48,579
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty8.5%
County GDP$3,759M
Commute34 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$210,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$352,349

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity36.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.8%
Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
AQI31 (Good)
Rain51.0 in/yr
Elevation695 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+34.3%
High School+88.8%
School Score6.02

Community

2024 VoteR 31% / D 66%
Commute34 min
Broadband92.0%
Libraries24

Is Danby a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Danby receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Danby stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Danby is $62,500, 17% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.7%. 8.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Danby is $210,000, 26% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 34.3% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 88.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

Danby has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.

Danby has a population of 166 with a density of 234 people per square mile. The median age is 59.5 years, 53% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.4%).

Population

166
Total Population
234
People / sq mi
59.5yrs
Median Age
53% above US avg
0.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.2%
Female 45.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Danby vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only81.2%
3% above US avg
Spanish18.8%
40% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Danby vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Danby is $62,500, which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Income: Danby vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$62,500
17% below US avg
Per Capita Income$48,579
Avg Weekly Wage$1,209
IRS Avg AGI$86,103

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.7%
81% below US avg
Poverty Rate8.5%
31% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,052
County GDP$3,759M

Business (County)

Restaurants199
Healthcare168
Retail245
Manufacturing110

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$11,255
222% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate5.36%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time34.2 min
Work from Home10.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Danby is $210,000, 26% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $352,349.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$210,000
26% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$352,349

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-Occupied93.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$11,255
222% above US avg
Effective Rate5.36%
In Danby, 36.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 26.8% report depression. 21.1% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.2%
13% above US avg
Diabetes8.1%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure29.9%
Asthma11.9%
COPD6.1%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.6%
Physical Inactivity21.1%
Depression26.8%
Mental Distress18.5%
Physical Distress13.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.3%
Checkup Rate74.0%
Premature Death8,663/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.0/10
Exercise Access69.3%
Healthcare Facilities168

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Safety Score

Danby has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation is 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average42.5°F
21% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall51.0 inches
34% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median31.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation695 ft (212 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density234/sq mi
Coordinates43.3437°N, 72.9946°W
County FIPS50027
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 34.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (2% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 35.6-point margin. 92.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 30.7%
D 66.3%

Winner: Democrat by 35.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+34.3%
2% above US avg
High School+88.8%
School Test Score6.02
B+ Education Grade (3.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density234/sq mi
Total Area0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access92.0%
Public Libraries24
Healthcare Facilities168
Restaurants199
Retail Stores245

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute34.2 min
Work from Home10.4%

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