Median Income
$96,000
28% higher than US avg
Home Value
$348,000
23% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
15.0%
56% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$810
30% lower than US avg
Unemployment
3.9%
8% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
6.4%
48% lower than US avg
How Shefford Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population7,253
Median Age47.2 yrs
Density159/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Economy
A+
Median Income$96,000
Per Capita$55,700
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty6.4%
Commute28 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$348,000
Rent$810
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units2,910
Rent Burden7.8%
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.0%
High School+20.9%
Graduate+6.8%
Is Shefford a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Shefford receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate. Shefford offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Shefford is $96,000, 28% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 3.9%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Shefford is $348,000, 23% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $810 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
15.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 20.9% have completed high school.
Shefford has a population of 7,253 with a density of 159 people per square mile. The median age is 47.2 years, 21% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.8%).
Population
47.2yrs
Median Age
21% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 6.3% |
| 92% below US avg |
| Spanish | 90.1% |
| 572% above US avg |
| Other Languages | 3.6% |
The median household income in Shefford is $96,000, which is 28% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $96,000 |
| 28% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $55,700 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.9% |
| 8% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 6.4% |
| 48% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 27.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 93.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.9% |
| Work from Home | 33.4% |
The median home value in Shefford is $348,000, 23% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $810 (30% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $348,000 |
| 23% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $810 |
| 30% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 7.8% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 92.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 7.9% |
| Housing Units | 2,910 |
Property Tax
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Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Shefford vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 45.6 sq mi (118.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 159/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0000°N, 0.0000°W |