At a Glance
Median Income
$23,068
$50,290 per capita
Home Value
$460,000
Zillow: $537,430
Violent Crime
0/100K
351/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
82.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.0%
8.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
258 sunny days/yr
How Waitsfield Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Waitsfield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Waitsfield a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Waitsfield residents earn a median household income of $23,068 , which is 69% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,290. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,178 business establishments, including 162 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Waitsfield is $460,000 , 63% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $537,430. The cost of living index is 98.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Safety & Crime
Waitsfield reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 351/100K.
Education
82.0% of adults in Waitsfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(143% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Waitsfield has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Data Overview
People
Population166
Median Age67.9 yrs
Density252/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans19.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$23,068
Per Capita$50,290
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$5,191M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,304
Housing
F
Home Value$460,000
Rent
Ownership29.5%
Zillow$537,430
Housing Units183
Rent Burden23.8%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property351/100K
Health
Obesity25.0%
Diabetes6.2%
Smoking8.8%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death7,124/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days258/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation750 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+82.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+38.5%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 27% / D 70%
Commute17 min
Broadband94.3%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Waitsfield was built in 1970.
21.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Patrick Leahy Burlington International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
32.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 162 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
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