Townshend, VT

Full City Profile · Vermont · Sullivan County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
158 Population 451/sq mi density
$38,295 Median Income $47,700 per capita
$245,800 Home Value $308,694 Zillow
$1,050 Median Rent 40.6% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$38,295 median income, 7.1% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$245,800 home value, $1,050/mo rent
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Townshend, VT

At a Glance

Median Income
$38,295
49% below
$47,700 per capita
Home Value
$245,800
13% below
Zillow: $308,694
Median Rent
$1,050/mo
10% below
40.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
42.9%
27% above
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
7.1%
97% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.4%
21% below
11.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Townshend Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Townshend's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
51%
Home Value
87%
Rent
90%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
127%
Unemployment
197%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Townshend a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Townshend residents earn a median household income of $38,295 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,700. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,202 business establishments, including 71 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Townshend is $245,800 , 13% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $308,694. Median rent is $1,050/month, with 40.6% 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 2001.

Education

42.9% of adults in Townshend hold a bachelor's degree or higher (27% above the national average). 92.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Townshend has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population158
Median Age80.1 yrs
Density451/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$38,295
Per Capita$47,700
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,200M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117

Housing

B
Home Value$245,800
Rent$1,050
Ownership40.7%
Zillow$308,694
Housing Units102
Rent Burden40.6%

Health

Obesity25.4%
Diabetes6.5%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death8,143/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain56.2 in/yr
Elevation665 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+42.9%
High School+92.9%
Graduate+17.6%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Broadband69.1%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries14

Did You Know?

The median home in Townshend was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Rutland/Southern Vermont Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.486 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
42.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.