At a Glance
Median Income
$53,611
$39,617 per capita
Home Value
$138,400
Zillow: $221,660
Median Rent
$1,000/mo
45.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.2%
96.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
15.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
15.0% smoking rate
How Villard Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Villard's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Villard a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Villard residents earn a median household income of $53,611 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,617. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 381 business establishments, including 31 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Villard is $138,400 , 51% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $221,660. Median rent is $1,000/month, with 45.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Education
11.2% of adults in Villard hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% below the national average).
96.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Villard has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population246
Median Age51.5 yrs
Density289/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$53,611
Per Capita$39,617
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty15.3%
County GDP$750M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,084
Housing
A+
Home Value$138,400
Rent$1,000
Ownership91.4%
Zillow$221,660
Housing Units144
Rent Burden45.0%
Health
Obesity38.5%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death8,689/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain24.1 in/yr
Elevation1,366 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.2%
High School+96.4%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute21 min
Broadband82.8%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Villard was built in 1960.
16.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is St Cloud Regional (60 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.