Island Pond, VT

Full City Profile · Vermont · Essex County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
698 Population 166/sq mi density
$47,500 Median Income $43,179 per capita
$118,900 Home Value $229,186 Zillow
$795 Median Rent 30.7% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$47,500 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$118,900 home value, $795/mo rent
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Island Pond, VT

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,500
37% below
$43,179 per capita
Home Value
$118,900
58% below
Zillow: $229,186
Median Rent
$795/mo
32% below
30.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
36.2%
7% above
85.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
39% below
3.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.8%
2% above
16.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F

How Island Pond Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
63%
Home Value
42%
Rent
68%
Poverty
24%
Bachelor's
107%
Unemployment
61%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Island Pond a Good Place to Live?

A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Island Pond residents earn a median household income of $47,500 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,179. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 180 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Island Pond is $118,900 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $229,186. Median rent is $795/month, with 30.7% 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.

Education

36.2% of adults in Island Pond hold a bachelor's degree or higher (7% above the national average). 85.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Island Pond has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population698
Median Age50.6 yrs
Density166/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans14.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$47,500
Per Capita$43,179
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty3.0%
County GDP$183M
Avg Weekly Wage$955

Housing

A+
Home Value$118,900
Rent$795
Ownership43.8%
Zillow$229,186
Housing Units591
Rent Burden30.7%

Health

Obesity32.8%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,787/100K

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Rain44.9 in/yr
Elevation1,175 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+36.2%
High School+85.8%
Graduate+12.9%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 39%
Commute27 min
Broadband83.1%
Internet Speed34 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Island Pond was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Northeast Kingdom International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
27.8% of the population has a disability.
91 declared natural disasters on record.