St. Johnsbury, VT
Full City Profile · Vermont · Caledonia County County
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 4.7% (31% above 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 310 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 18% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,980/100K.
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 44°F (7°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches.