Vermont
Derby Line is a small town in Vermont with a population of 860. Residents earn $69,000 per year, which is 8% below the national average.
Based on current data, Derby Line receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Derby Line stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Derby Line is $69,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.3%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Derby Line is $180,600, 36% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $959 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 39.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 92.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Derby Line has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches, including 98.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
| English Only | 93.4% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.6% |
| 51% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $69,000 |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,541 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $988 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,823 |
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,102 |
| County GDP | $1,563M |
| Restaurants | 62 |
| Healthcare | 81 |
| Retail | 116 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,963 |
| 99% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.86% |
| Commute Time | 21.0 min |
| Work from Home | 11.8% |
| Census Median | $180,600 |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $233,046 |
| Census Median Rent | $959 |
| 18% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,124 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,203 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,487 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,922 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,111 |
| Owner-Occupied | 83.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,963 |
| 99% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.86% |
| Obesity | 31.7% |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.3% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.6% |
| Asthma | 12.0% |
| COPD | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.2% |
| Depression | 26.9% |
| Mental Distress | 18.9% |
| Physical Distress | 12.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.5% |
| Premature Death | 8,961/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 48.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 81 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 41.8°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.8 inches |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 98.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 31.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,029 ft (314 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,178/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.9987°N, 72.1073°W |
| County FIPS | 50019 |
Winner: Republican by 1.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 39.6% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.0% |
| School Test Score | 6.02 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 1,178/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 14 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 81 |
| Restaurants | 62 |
| Retail Stores | 116 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 21.0 min |
| Work from Home | 11.8% |