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St. Johnsbury, VT
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St. Johnsbury, VT
At a Glance
How St. Johnsbury Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows St. Johnsbury's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is St. Johnsbury a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
St. Johnsbury residents earn a median household income of $49,033 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,754. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,220 business establishments, including 84 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in St. Johnsbury is $171,900 , 39% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $281,075. Median rent is $887/month, with 29.2% 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.
Safety & Crime
St. Johnsbury reports 238 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 38% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,984/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
28.9% of adults in St. Johnsbury hold a bachelor's degree or higher (14% below the national average). 92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
St. Johnsbury has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.