Saxtons River, VT

Full City Profile · Vermont · Sullivan County County

4.8 /5.0
A+ Excellent
519 Population 1,104/sq mi density
$91,250 Median Income $62,220 per capita
$187,100 Home Value $300,437 Zillow
$1,144 Median Rent 32.6% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$91,250 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$187,100 home value, $1,144/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
64.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Saxtons River, VT

At a Glance

Median Income
$91,250
21% above
$62,220 per capita
Home Value
$187,100
34% below
Zillow: $300,437
Median Rent
$1,144/mo
2% below
32.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
64.8%
92% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
19% above
1.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.3%
24% below
10.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Saxtons River Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
121%
Home Value
66%
Rent
98%
Poverty
10%
Bachelor's
192%
Unemployment
119%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Saxtons River a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Saxtons River residents earn a median household income of $91,250 , which is 21% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $62,220. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,202 business establishments, including 71 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Saxtons River is $187,100 , 34% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $300,437. Median rent is $1,144/month, with 32.6% 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

64.8% of adults in Saxtons River hold a bachelor's degree or higher (92% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Saxtons River has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population519
Median Age47.0 yrs
Density1,104/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born4.6%
Veterans5.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$91,250
Per Capita$62,220
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty1.2%
County GDP$2,200M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117

Housing

A+
Home Value$187,100
Rent$1,144
Ownership37.2%
Zillow$300,437
Housing Units284
Rent Burden32.6%

Health

Obesity24.3%
Diabetes6.1%
Smoking10.6%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death8,143/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain45.8 in/yr
Elevation501 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+64.8%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+46.7%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute21 min
Broadband59.3%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14

Did You Know?

The median home in Saxtons River was built in 1938.
66.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Rutland/Southern Vermont Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.486 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.