At a Glance
Median Income
$58,692
$34,533 per capita
Home Value
$194,200
Zillow: $259,287
Bachelor's Degree+
19.3%
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.7%
12.0% smoking rate
How South Shaftsbury Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows South Shaftsbury's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is South Shaftsbury a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
South Shaftsbury residents earn a median household income of $58,692 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,533. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,500 business establishments, including 374 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in South Shaftsbury is $194,200 , 31% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $259,287. The cost of living index is 98.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1942.
Education
19.3% of adults in South Shaftsbury hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% below the national average).
95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 38.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population442
Median Age64.1 yrs
Density197/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$58,692
Per Capita$34,533
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$15,508M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,515
Housing
A+
Home Value$194,200
Rent
Ownership97.6%
Zillow$259,287
Housing Units268
Rent Burden28.2%
Health
Obesity29.7%
Diabetes6.8%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death7,122/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain38.6 in/yr
Elevation974 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.3%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+12.8%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 51%
Commute18 min
Broadband75.1%
Internet Speed169 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries17
Did You Know?
The median home in South Shaftsbury was built in 1942.
The nearest airport is Albany International (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 169 Mbps.
There are 374 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.