Vermont · Metropolitan Area
Shelburne is a small city in Vermont with a population of 6,292. Residents earn $106,187 per year, which is 41% above the national average.
Based on current data, Shelburne receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Shelburne offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Shelburne is $106,187, which is significantly higher than the national average — 41% above $75,149. This places Shelburne among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. Only 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Shelburne is $496,700, making it a premium housing market at 76% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,238 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Shelburne is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 39 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 421 per 100,000, 79% below the national average.
Shelburne is a highly educated community — 69.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 96.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Shelburne experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches, including 87.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
| English Only | 92.7% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.3% |
| 46% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $106,187 |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $63,296 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,407 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $97,077 |
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.7% |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 9,418 |
| County GDP | $16,404M |
| Restaurants | 482 |
| Healthcare | 646 |
| Retail | 732 |
| Manufacturing | 230 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $9,203 |
| 163% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.85% |
| Commute Time | 20.7 min |
| Work from Home | 22.2% |
| Census Median | $496,700 |
| 76% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $659,007 |
| Median List Price | $696,950 |
| Median List Price | $696,950 |
| $/Sq Ft | $239 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.7% |
| Price Drops | 22.2% |
| Inventory | 9 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,238 |
| 6% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,124 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,203 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,487 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,922 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,111 |
| Owner-Occupied | 70.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $9,203 |
| 163% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.85% |
| Obesity | 21.8% |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 5.2% |
| Heart Disease | 3.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 22.2% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 3.7% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 11.2% |
| Depression | 26.6% |
| Mental Distress | 14.5% |
| Physical Distress | 9.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.1% |
| Premature Death | 5,480/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 87.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 646 |
| Total Violent | 39.5/100K |
| 90% below US avg | |
| Murder | 13.2/100K |
| 109% above US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 26.3/100K |
| Total Property | 421.0/100K |
| 79% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 39.5/100K |
| Theft | 381.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 13.2/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 47.6°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.5 inches |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 87.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 31.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 182 ft (55 m) |
| Area | 7.2 sq mi (18.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 878/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.3905°N, 73.2180°W |
| County FIPS | 50007 |
Winner: Democrat by 53.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 69.3% |
| 106% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.8% |
| School Test Score | 6.02 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 878/sq mi |
| Total Area | 7.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 6 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 6 |
| Public Libraries | 19 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 646 |
| Restaurants | 482 |
| Retail Stores | 732 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 20.7 min |
| Work from Home | 22.2% |