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Jamaica, VT

Full City Profile · Vermont · Sullivan County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
55 Population 71/sq mi density
$81,136 Median Income $37,296 per capita
$272,700 Home Value $358,751 Zillow
43°F Avg Temperature 259 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$81,136 median income, 42.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$272,700 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Jamaica, VT

At a Glance

Median Income
$81,136
8% above
$37,296 per capita
Home Value
$272,700
3% below
Zillow: $358,751
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
2,549/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
42.9%
27% above
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
42.3%
1075% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.9%
19% below
13.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
259 sunny days/yr

How Jamaica Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
108%
Home Value
97%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
127%
Unemployment
1175%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Jamaica a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Jamaica residents earn a median household income of $81,136 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,296. The unemployment rate stands at 42.3% (1075% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,202 business establishments, including 71 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Jamaica is $272,700 , 3% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $358,751. The cost of living index is 98.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Jamaica reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,549/100K.

Education

42.9% of adults in Jamaica hold a bachelor's degree or higher (27% above the national average). 95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Jamaica has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.

Data Overview

People

Population55
Median Age32.0 yrs
Density71/mi²
Male / Female55% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans49.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$81,136
Per Capita$37,296
Unemployment42.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,200M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117

Housing

A+
Home Value$272,700
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$358,751
Housing Units81
Rent Burden32.1%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property2,549/100K

Health

Obesity25.9%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,143/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days259/yr
Rain51.0 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation879 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+42.9%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+22.1%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Broadband28.0%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries14

Did You Know?

The median home in Jamaica was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Rutland/Southern Vermont Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.486 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
35.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.