Saxtons River, VT

Vermont · Nonmetropolitan · City

4.9 Excellent / 5.0
519 Population
$91,250 Median Income
$187,100 Home Value
$1,144 Median Rent
45°F Avg Temperature
47.0 yrs Median Age
64.8% Bachelor's Degree+
4.9
Overall
4.7
Economy
5.0
Affordability
5.0
Education

People

Population519
Median Age47.0 yrs
Density1,104/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 92.9%

Economy

4.7/5
Median Income$91,250
Per Capita Income$62,220
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty Rate1.2%
County GDP$2,200M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$187,100
Zillow Value$280,475
Median Rent$1,144
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,487

Health

Obesity24.3%
Diabetes6.1%
Depression27.9%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Jan / Jul19° / 70°
Rain44 in/yr
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 31 (Good)

Education

5.0/5
Bachelor's+64.8%
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality6.02
Libraries (County)14

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute21 min
Work From Home66.4%
BroadbandN/A

How Saxtons River Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$91,250
Home Value$187,100
Median Rent$1,144
Poverty Rate1.2%
Bachelor's Degree+64.8%
Unemployment2.7%
Avg Temperature45.4°F

Population & Age

Total Population519
Population Density1,104 per sq mi
Median Age47.0 years
Male48.4%
Female51.6%
Male 48.4%
Female 51.6%

Race & Ethnicity

White 92.9% Hispanic 0.8% Other 6.3%
White92.9%
Black or African American0.0%
Hispanic or Latino0.8%
Asian0.0%
Other Races6.3%

Language

English Only97.1%
Spanish Speakers2.9%
English 97.1% Spanish 2.9%

Social Characteristics

Disability10.7%
Health Insurance100.0%

Income

21% above avg
Median Household Income$91,250
Per Capita Income$62,220
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,117
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$89,013

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate2.7%
Poverty Rate1.2%
Total Establishments (County)1,202
County GDP$2,200M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation71
Healthcare Facilities86
Retail Stores159
Manufacturing75
Total Establishments1,202

Industry Mix

Restaurants 71 Healthcare 86 Retail 159 Manufacturing 75

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$89,013
Avg Property Tax Paid$12,767

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time21.2 min
Work From Home66.4%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

34% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$187,100
Zillow Home Value Index$280,475

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied37.2%

Rental Costs

2% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$1,144

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$1,124
1 Bedroom$1,203
2 Bedroom$1,487
3 Bedroom$1,922
4 Bedroom$2,111

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$12,767
Effective Tax Rate (est.)6.82%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity24.3%
Diabetes6.1%
Heart Disease4.1%
High Blood Pressure23.3%
Asthma11.0%
COPD4.7%
Stroke2.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.0%
Physical Inactivity15.9%
Depression27.9%
Mental Distress (14+ days)17.1%
Physical Distress (14+ days)10.8%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage100.0%
Regular Checkup71.0%
Premature Death Rate8,143 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.1 / 10
Exercise Access75.0%
Healthcare Facilities (County)86
Restaurants (County)71

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)9

Temperature

19°F Jan 70°F Jul
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Average45.4°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation43.9 in

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median31.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation501 ft (153 m)
Land Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density1,104 per sq mi
Latitude43.1394°
Longitude-72.5111°
County FIPS33019

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 49.8%
D 49.1%

Republican +0.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+64.8%
High School+100.0%
School Test Score (SEDA)6.02

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban pop 2.5K–19.9K, not adjacent
Population Density1,104 per sq mi
Land Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)14

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)9

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