At a Glance
Median Income
$53,654
$50,533 per capita
Home Value
$278,300
Zillow: $594,005
Median Rent
$1,029/mo
26.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
732/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.1%
91.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.5%
11.7% smoking rate
How Ludlow Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ludlow's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ludlow 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
Ludlow residents earn a median household income of $53,654 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,533. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,052 business establishments, including 199 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ludlow is $278,300 , 1% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $594,005. Median rent is $1,029/month, with 26.3% 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
Ludlow reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 732/100K.
Education
34.1% of adults in Ludlow hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% above the national average).
91.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ludlow has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population755
Median Age52.3 yrs
Density563/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born3.7%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$53,654
Per Capita$50,533
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$3,759M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,209
Housing
B+
Home Value$278,300
Rent$1,029
Ownership49.5%
Zillow$594,005
Housing Units676
Rent Burden26.3%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property732/100K
Health
Obesity28.5%
Diabetes7.0%
Smoking11.7%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death8,663/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain48.6 in/yr
Elevation1,163 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.1%
High School+91.1%
Graduate+11.5%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 31% / D 66%
Commute21 min
Broadband76.1%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries24
Did You Know?
The median home in Ludlow was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Rutland/Southern Vermont Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 199 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.