Sheffield, VT

Full City Profile · Vermont · Caledonia County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
200 Population 313/sq mi density
$63,750 Median Income $28,180 per capita
$106,300 Home Value $233,986 Zillow
$983 Median Rent 18.2% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$63,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$106,300 home value, $983/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Sheffield, VT

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,750
15% below
$28,180 per capita
Home Value
$106,300
62% below
Zillow: $233,986
Median Rent
$983/mo
15% below
18.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.1%
46% below
87.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
8.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.1%
3% below
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F

How Sheffield Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
85%
Home Value
38%
Rent
85%
Poverty
66%
Bachelor's
54%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sheffield a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sheffield residents earn a median household income of $63,750 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,180. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% 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 Sheffield is $106,300 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $233,986. Median rent is $983/month, with 18.2% 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 1972.

Education

18.1% of adults in Sheffield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 87.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sheffield has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population200
Median Age32.3 yrs
Density313/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Foreign Born7.0%
Veterans2.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$63,750
Per Capita$28,180
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$1,641M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,065

Housing

A+
Home Value$106,300
Rent$983
Ownership79.7%
Zillow$233,986
Housing Units81
Rent Burden18.2%

Health

Obesity31.1%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,885/100K

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Rain47.5 in/yr
Elevation930 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.1%
High School+87.1%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 54%
Commute21 min
Broadband90.5%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries14

Did You Know?

The median home in Sheffield was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Northeast Kingdom International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
6.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.