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Townshend, VT
Full City Profile · Vermont · Sullivan County County
Townshend, VT
At a Glance
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)
Is Townshend a Good Place to Live?
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 1.9% (47% below 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 $299,665. 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.
Safety & Crime
Townshend reports 341 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 10% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,698/100K.
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 43°F (6°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.