At a Glance
Median Income
$91,250
$51,003 per capita
Home Value
$267,900
Zillow: $376,813
Bachelor's Degree+
40.3%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
20.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
19.3%
9.0% smoking rate
How Wardsboro Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wardsboro's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wardsboro a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wardsboro residents earn a median household income of $91,250 , which is 21% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $51,003. The unemployment rate stands at 20.0% (456% above 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 Wardsboro is $267,900 , 5% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $376,813. The cost of living index is 98.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
40.3% of adults in Wardsboro hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 56.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population67
Median Age66.9 yrs
Density609/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.4%
Veterans16.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$91,250
Per Capita$51,003
Unemployment20.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,200M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117
Housing
A+
Home Value$267,900
Rent
Ownership87.2%
Zillow$376,813
Housing Units67
Rent Burden32.1%
Health
Obesity19.3%
Diabetes5.2%
Smoking9.0%
Heart Disease3.2%
Premature Death8,143/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain56.2 in/yr
Elevation967 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+29.3%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute22 min
Broadband82.1%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Wardsboro was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Rutland/Southern Vermont Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.486 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
35.8% of the population has a disability.
13.4% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.