Vermontville, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Barry County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
767 Population 604/sq mi density
$53,750 Median Income $27,541 per capita
$124,100 Home Value $240,665 Zillow
$863 Median Rent 26.1% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$53,750 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$124,100 home value, $863/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Vermontville, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,750
28% below
$27,541 per capita
Home Value
$124,100
56% below
Zillow: $240,665
Median Rent
$863/mo
26% below
26.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.0%
64% below
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
67% above
9.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.1%
25% above
17.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Vermontville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
72%
Home Value
44%
Rent
74%
Poverty
75%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
167%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Vermontville a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Vermontville residents earn a median household income of $53,750 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,541. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,064 business establishments, including 76 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Vermontville is $124,100 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $240,665. Median rent is $863/month, with 26.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.

Education

12.0% of adults in Vermontville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Vermontville has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population767
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density604/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans4.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$53,750
Per Capita$27,541
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty9.3%
County GDP$2,346M
Avg Weekly Wage$966

Housing

A+
Home Value$124,100
Rent$863
Ownership74.8%
Zillow$240,665
Housing Units311
Rent Burden26.1%

Health

Obesity40.1%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death6,873/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain35.8 in/yr
Elevation910 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.0%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute26 min
Broadband74.8%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Vermontville was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Capital Region International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.