At a Glance
Home Value
$139,200
Zillow: $321,651
Median Rent
$872/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
44.8%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.6%
12.9% smoking rate
How South Royalton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows South Royalton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is South Royalton a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in South Royalton is $139,200 , 51% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $321,651. Median rent is $872/month, with 51.0% 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
44.8% of adults in South Royalton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(33% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South Royalton has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population435
Median Age32.4 yrs
Density392/mi²
Male / Female22% / 78%
Foreign Born9.0%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$26,145
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$3,759M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,209
Housing
Home Value$139,200
Rent$872
Ownership25.6%
Zillow$321,651
Housing Units386
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity30.6%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death8,663/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain43.7 in/yr
Elevation692 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+44.8%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+7.5%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 31% / D 66%
Commute22 min
Broadband71.8%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries24
Did You Know?
The median home in South Royalton was built in 1938.
15.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Rutland/Southern Vermont Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
33.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 199 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.