At a Glance
Median Income
$106,187
$63,296 per capita
Home Value
$496,700
Zillow: $659,007
Median Rent
$1,238/mo
28.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
13/100K
1,400/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
69.3%
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.8%
6.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
270 sunny days/yr
How Shelburne Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Shelburne's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Shelburne 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
Shelburne residents earn a median household income of $106,187 , which is 41% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $63,296. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,418 business establishments, including 482 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Shelburne is $496,700 , 76% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $659,007. Median rent is $1,238/month, with 28.6% 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 1983.
Safety & Crime
Shelburne reports 13 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 97% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,400/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
69.3% of adults in Shelburne hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(106% above the national average).
96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Shelburne has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Data Overview
People
Population6,292
Median Age51.9 yrs
Density878/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$106,187
Per Capita$63,296
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$16,404M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,407
Housing
A
Home Value$496,700
Rent$1,238
Ownership70.2%
Zillow$659,007
Housing Units2,849
Rent Burden28.6%
Crime
F
Violent13/100K
Property1,400/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault13/100K
Burglary102/100K
Health
Obesity21.8%
Diabetes5.2%
Smoking6.9%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death5,480/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain37.5 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation182 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+69.3%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+36.5%
School Score6.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 22% / D 75%
Commute21 min
Broadband93.7%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Shelburne was built in 1983.
22.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Patrick Leahy Burlington International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 482 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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