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Wardsboro, VT

Full City Profile · Vermont · Sullivan County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
67 Population 609/sq mi density
$91,250 Median Income $51,003 per capita
$267,900 Home Value $366,647 Zillow
43°F Avg Temperature 259 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good 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, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Wardsboro, VT

At a Glance

Median Income
$91,250
21% above
$51,003 per capita
Home Value
$267,900
5% below
Zillow: $366,647
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
2,549/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.3%
20% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
10.4%
189% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
19.3%
40% below
9.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
259 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
121%
Home Value
95%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
120%
Unemployment
289%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wardsboro a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
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 10.4% (189% 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 $366,647. The cost of living index is 98.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Wardsboro reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,549/100K.

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. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.

Data Overview

People

Population67
Median Age66.9 yrs
Density609/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans67.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$91,250
Per Capita$51,003
Unemployment10.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,200M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117

Housing

A+
Home Value$267,900
Rent
Ownership87.2%
Zillow$366,647
Housing Units67
Rent Burden32.1%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property2,549/100K

Health

Obesity19.3%
Diabetes5.2%
Smoking9.0%
Heart Disease3.2%
Premature Death8,143/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days259/yr
Rain51.0 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
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
Broadband39.0%
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.
19.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.