At a Glance
Median Income
$73,654
$46,694 per capita
Home Value
$226,100
Zillow: $289,363
Violent Crime
113/100K
1,166/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.5%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.9%
12.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
246 sunny days/yr
How East Poultney Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows East Poultney's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is East Poultney a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
East Poultney residents earn a median household income of $73,654 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,694. 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 2,662 business establishments, including 209 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in East Poultney is $226,100 , 20% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $289,363. The cost of living index is 98.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
East Poultney reports 113 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,166/100K.
Education
26.5% of adults in East Poultney hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(21% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
East Poultney has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Data Overview
People
Population257
Median Age69.2 yrs
Density329/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$73,654
Per Capita$46,694
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,787M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,130
Housing
A+
Home Value$226,100
Rent
Ownership85.7%
Zillow$289,363
Housing Units142
Rent Burden29.5%
Crime
F
Violent113/100K
Property1,166/100K
Health
Obesity34.9%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death9,134/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain42.6 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation487 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.5%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+13.7%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 51%
Broadband52.4%
Internet Speed132 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries21
Did You Know?
The median home in East Poultney was built in 1977.
25.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Rutland/Southern Vermont Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 132 Mbps.
There are 209 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.