South Shaftsbury, VT

Vermont · Metropolitan Area

South Shaftsbury is a small town in Vermont with a population of 442. Residents earn $58,692 per year, which is 22% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
442 Population 197/sq mi density
$58,692 Median Income $34,533 per capita
$194,200 Home Value $245,171 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$58,692 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$194,200 home value
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $58,692
22% lower than US avg
Home Value $194,200
31% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 19.3%
43% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 29.7%
7% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How South Shaftsbury Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population442
Median Age64.1 yrs
Density197/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 89%

Economy

A
Median Income$58,692
Per Capita$34,533
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$15,508M
Commute18 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$194,200
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$245,171

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity29.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression32.4%
Heart Disease4.6%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
AQI31 (Good)
Rain38.6 in/yr
Elevation974 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.3%
High School+95.0%
School Score6.02

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 51%
Commute18 min
Libraries17

Is South Shaftsbury a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, South Shaftsbury receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. South Shaftsbury offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in South Shaftsbury is $58,692, 22% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in South Shaftsbury is $194,200, 31% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

19.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

South Shaftsbury experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.

South Shaftsbury has a population of 442 with a density of 197 people per square mile. The median age is 64.1 years, 65% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (88.9%), with 2% Hispanic.

Population

442
Total Population
197
People / sq mi
64.1yrs
Median Age
65% above US avg
2.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.2%
Female 53.8%

Race & Ethnicity

South Shaftsbury vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

South Shaftsbury vs U.S. Average

The median household income in South Shaftsbury is $58,692, which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes.

Income: South Shaftsbury vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$58,692
22% below US avg
Per Capita Income$34,533
Avg Weekly Wage$1,515
IRS Avg AGI$76,866

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,500
County GDP$15,508M

Business (County)

Restaurants374
Healthcare371
Retail437
Manufacturing102

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,520
115% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.87%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time17.5 min
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in South Shaftsbury is $194,200, 31% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $245,171.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$194,200
31% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$245,171

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,124
1 Bedroom$1,203
2 Bedrooms$1,487
3 Bedrooms$1,922
4 Bedrooms$2,111

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied97.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,520
115% above US avg
Effective Rate3.87%
In South Shaftsbury, 29.7% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 32.4% report depression. 17.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: South Shaftsbury vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity29.7%
7% below US avg
Diabetes6.8%
Heart Disease4.6%
High Blood Pressure26.8%
Asthma12.3%
COPD5.4%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.1%
Physical Inactivity17.3%
Depression32.4%
Mental Distress18.5%
Physical Distress12.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.6%
Checkup Rate73.1%
Premature Death7,122/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.5/10
Exercise Access78.4%
Healthcare Facilities371

Crime Rates: South Shaftsbury vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)11

Safety Score

South Shaftsbury has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 38.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average46.7°F
14% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall38.6 inches
2% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median31.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation974 ft (297 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.8 km²)
Population Density197/sq mi
Coordinates42.9406°N, 73.1946°W
County FIPS36083
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 19.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 1.4-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 49.3%
D 50.7%

Winner: Democrat by 1.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+19.3%
43% below US avg
High School+95.0%
School Test Score6.02
C+ Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density197/sq mi
Total Area2.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries17
Healthcare Facilities371
Restaurants374
Retail Stores437

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)11

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute17.5 min
Work from Home0.0%

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