Lyndonville, VT

Full City Profile · Vermont · Caledonia County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
1,229 Population 842/sq mi density
$43,693 Median Income $28,391 per capita
$290,000 Home Value $245,564 Zillow
$1,083 Median Rent 38.0% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
409 Violent Crime/100K 3,107 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$43,693 median income, 2.9% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$290,000 home value, $1,083/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
409 violent crimes/100K (8% above avg)
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Lyndonville, VT

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,693
42% below
$28,391 per capita
Home Value
$290,000
3% above
Zillow: $245,564
Median Rent
$1,083/mo
7% below
38.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
409/100K
8% above
3,107/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.7%
27% below
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
19% below
34.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F

How Lyndonville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
58%
Home Value
103%
Rent
93%
Poverty
279%
Bachelor's
73%
Unemployment
81%
Crime
108%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lyndonville a Good Place to Live?

C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lyndonville residents earn a median household income of $43,693 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,391. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 34.6% 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 Lyndonville is $290,000 , 3% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $245,564. Median rent is $1,083/month, with 38.0% 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

Lyndonville reports 409 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 8% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,107/100K.

Education

24.7% of adults in Lyndonville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (27% below the national average). 92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lyndonville has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,229
Median Age32.9 yrs
Density842/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans15.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$43,693
Per Capita$28,391
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty34.6%
County GDP$1,641M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,065

Housing

C+
Home Value$290,000
Rent$1,083
Ownership48.4%
Zillow$245,564
Housing Units602
Rent Burden38.0%

Crime

F
Violent409/100K
Property3,107/100K

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,885/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain39.3 in/yr
Elevation759 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.7%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 54%
Commute18 min
Broadband87.2%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries14

Did You Know?

The median home in Lyndonville was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Mount Washington Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.