Hardwick, VT

Full City Profile · Vermont · Caledonia County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,047 Population 667/sq mi density
$41,667 Median Income $35,253 per capita
$175,300 Home Value $269,673 Zillow
$806 Median Rent 28.8% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature
167 Violent Crime/100K 2,236 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$41,667 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$175,300 home value, $806/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
167 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Hardwick, VT

At a Glance

Median Income
$41,667
45% below
$35,253 per capita
Home Value
$175,300
38% below
Zillow: $269,673
Median Rent
$806/mo
31% below
28.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
167/100K
56% below
2,236/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.1%
58% below
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
22% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.7%
4% below
14.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F

How Hardwick Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Hardwick's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
55%
Home Value
62%
Rent
69%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
42%
Unemployment
122%
Crime
44%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hardwick a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hardwick residents earn a median household income of $41,667 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,253. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,220 business establishments, including 84 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hardwick is $175,300 , 38% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $269,673. Median rent is $806/month, with 28.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Hardwick reports 167 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 56% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,236/100K.

Education

14.1% of adults in Hardwick hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hardwick has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,047
Median Age57.6 yrs
Density667/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans7.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$41,667
Per Capita$35,253
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,641M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,065

Housing

A
Home Value$175,300
Rent$806
Ownership50.7%
Zillow$269,673
Housing Units609
Rent Burden28.8%

Crime

F
Violent167/100K
Property2,236/100K

Health

Obesity30.7%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death8,885/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Rain35.5 in/yr
Elevation1,084 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.1%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 54%
Commute25 min
Broadband70.6%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries14

Did You Know?

The median home in Hardwick was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Northeast Kingdom International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.