Vermont
Rutland is a small city in Vermont with a population of 15,747. Residents earn $55,000 per year, which is 27% below the national average.
Based on current data, Rutland receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Rutland offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Rutland is $55,000, 27% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. 9.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Rutland is $176,400, 37% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $942 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Rutland is below the national average at 349 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,889 per 100,000, 98% above the national average.
32.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Rutland has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches, including 74.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
| English Only | 93.2% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.8% |
| 49% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $55,000 |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,431 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,209 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $86,103 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.5% |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,052 |
| County GDP | $3,759M |
| Restaurants | 199 |
| Healthcare | 168 |
| Retail | 245 |
| Manufacturing | 110 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $11,255 |
| 222% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 6.38% |
| Commute Time | 14.7 min |
| Work from Home | 6.9% |
| Census Median | $176,400 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $271,148 |
| Median List Price | $279,000 |
| Median List Price | $279,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $123 |
| Homes Sold | 9 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 91.4% |
| Price Drops | 13.0% |
| Inventory | 46 |
| Census Median Rent | $942 |
| 19% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,019 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,026 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,345 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,638 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,987 |
| Owner-Occupied | 52.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $11,255 |
| 222% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 6.38% |
| Obesity | 36.8% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.4% |
| Asthma | 12.5% |
| COPD | 6.9% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.3% |
| Depression | 27.9% |
| Mental Distress | 19.3% |
| Physical Distress | 13.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.8% |
| Premature Death | 8,663/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 69.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 168 |
| Total Violent | 349.0/100K |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 31.2/100K |
| Robbery | 81.0/100K |
| Assault | 236.9/100K |
| Total Property | 3,889.3/100K |
| 98% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 691.9/100K |
| Theft | 3,141.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 56.1/100K |
| Arson | 12.5/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 44.4°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.3 inches |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 74.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 79.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
| Elevation | 561 ft (171 m) |
| Area | 7.6 sq mi (19.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,086/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.6097°N, 72.9778°W |
| County FIPS | 50027 |
Winner: Democrat by 35.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 32.2% |
| 4% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.82 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 2,086/sq mi |
| Total Area | 7.6 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 18 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 19 |
| Public Libraries | 24 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 168 |
| Restaurants | 199 |
| Retail Stores | 245 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 14.7 min |
| Work from Home | 6.9% |