At a Glance
Median Income
$43,472
$36,551 per capita
Home Value
$160,400
Zillow: $266,780
Median Rent
$701/mo
26.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.6%
84.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
14.1% smoking rate
How Readsboro Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Readsboro's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Readsboro a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Readsboro residents earn a median household income of $43,472 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,551. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,493 business establishments, including 218 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Readsboro is $160,400 , 43% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $266,780. Median rent is $701/month, with 26.1% 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
6.6% of adults in Readsboro hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% below the national average).
84.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Readsboro has an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population299
Median Age49.1 yrs
Density243/mi²
Male / Female35% / 65%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$43,472
Per Capita$36,551
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,098M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,092
Housing
A+
Home Value$160,400
Rent$701
Ownership47.8%
Zillow$266,780
Housing Units176
Rent Burden26.1%
Health
Obesity31.0%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death8,005/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain53.2 in/yr
Elevation1,846 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.6%
High School+84.4%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 27% / D 70%
Commute22 min
Broadband86.8%
Internet Speed68 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries18
Did You Know?
The median home in Readsboro was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Albany International (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 218 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.