Wardsboro, VT

Vermont

Wardsboro is a small town in Vermont with a population of 67. Residents earn $91,250 per year, which is 21% above the national average.

4.3 /5.0
A Great
67 Population 609/sq mi density
$91,250 Median Income $51,003 per capita
$267,900 Home Value $366,647 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
43°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$91,250 median income, 10.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$267,900 home value
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $91,250
21% higher than US avg
Home Value $267,900
5% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 40.3%
20% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 19.3%
40% lower than US avg
Unemployment 10.4%
189% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Wardsboro Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population67
Median Age66.9 yrs
Density609/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans92.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$91,250
Per Capita$51,003
Unemployment10.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,200M
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$267,900
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$366,647

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity19.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.1%
Heart Disease3.2%

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
AQI31 (Good)
Rain51.0 in/yr
Elevation967 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+40.3%
High School+100.0%
School Score6.02

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute22 min
Broadband51.0%
Libraries14

Is Wardsboro a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Wardsboro receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Wardsboro stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Wardsboro is $91,250, 21% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 10.4%, unemployment is notably high. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Wardsboro is $267,900, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 40.3% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

Wardsboro has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.

Wardsboro has a population of 67 with a density of 609 people per square mile. The median age is 66.9 years, 72% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

67
Total Population
609
People / sq mi
66.9yrs
Median Age
72% above US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.8%
Female 52.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Wardsboro vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Wardsboro vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Wardsboro is $91,250, which is 21% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Wardsboro vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$91,250
21% above US avg
Per Capita Income$51,003
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117
IRS Avg AGI$89,013

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.4%
189% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,202
County GDP$2,200M

Business (County)

Restaurants71
Healthcare86
Retail159
Manufacturing75

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$12,767
265% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.77%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.6 min
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Wardsboro is $267,900, 5% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $366,647.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$267,900
5% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$366,647

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,124
1 Bedroom$1,203
2 Bedrooms$1,487
3 Bedrooms$1,922
4 Bedrooms$2,111

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied87.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$12,767
265% above US avg
Effective Rate4.77%
In Wardsboro, 19.3% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 23.1% report depression. 13.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Wardsboro vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity19.3%
40% below US avg
Diabetes5.2%
Heart Disease3.2%
High Blood Pressure19.0%
Asthma9.5%
COPD4.3%
Stroke2.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking13.1%
Physical Inactivity13.5%
Depression23.1%
Mental Distress14.1%
Physical Distress9.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate56.2%
Premature Death8,143/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.1/10
Exercise Access75.0%
Healthcare Facilities86

Crime Rates: Wardsboro vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Safety Score

Wardsboro has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation is 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average42.5°F
21% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall51.0 inches
34% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median31.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation967 ft (295 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density609/sq mi
Coordinates43.0438°N, 72.7884°W
County FIPS33019
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 40.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 0.7-point margin. 51.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 49.8%
D 49.1%

Winner: Republican by 0.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+40.3%
20% above US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score6.02
A Education Grade (4.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density609/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access51.0%
Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities86
Restaurants71
Retail Stores159

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.6 min
Work from Home0.0%

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