Vermont · Metropolitan Area
Highgate Center is a small town in Vermont with a population of 410. Residents earn $116,049 per year, which is 54% above the national average.
Based on current data, Highgate Center receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Highgate Center stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Highgate Center is $116,049, which is significantly higher than the national average — 54% above $75,149. This places Highgate Center among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Highgate Center is $344,000, 22% above the national median. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
26.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Highgate Center has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches, including 79.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $116,049 |
| 54% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $38,572 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $965 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $91,779 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 299 |
| County GDP | $265M |
| Restaurants | 27 |
| Healthcare | 13 |
| Retail | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $10,648 |
| 204% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.10% |
| Commute Time | 14.4 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $344,000 |
| 22% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,124 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,203 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,487 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,922 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,111 |
| Owner-Occupied | 100.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,648 |
| 204% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.10% |
| Obesity | 37.7% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart Disease | 6.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.9% |
| Asthma | 12.1% |
| COPD | 7.1% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.8% |
| Depression | 26.9% |
| Mental Distress | 19.7% |
| Physical Distress | 14.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.5% |
| Premature Death | 6,017/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 52.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 13 |
| Annual Average | 44.7°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.3 inches |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 79.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 31.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 287 ft (87 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 621/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.9349°N, 73.0385°W |
| County FIPS | 50013 |
Winner: Democrat by 21.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 26.6% |
| 21% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 6.02 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 621/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 87.0% |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 13 |
| Restaurants | 27 |
| Retail Stores | 18 |
| Avg Commute | 14.4 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |