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Waterbury Center, VT

Full City Profile · Vermont · Washington County County

4.4 /5.0
A Great
228 Population 530/sq mi density
$151,389 Median Income $68,249 per capita
$292,500 Home Value $518,334 Zillow
43°F Avg Temperature 251 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$151,389 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$292,500 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
49.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Waterbury Center, VT

At a Glance

Median Income
$151,389
101% above
$68,249 per capita
Home Value
$292,500
4% above
Zillow: $518,334
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
351/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
49.0%
45% above
81.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.7%
20% below
9.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
251 sunny days/yr

How Waterbury Center Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Waterbury Center's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
201%
Home Value
104%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
145%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Waterbury Center a Good Place to Live?

A
4.4 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Waterbury Center residents earn a median household income of $151,389 , which is 101% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $68,249. 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 Waterbury Center is $292,500 , 4% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $518,334. The cost of living index is 98.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1947.

Safety & Crime

Waterbury Center reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 351/100K.

Education

49.0% of adults in Waterbury Center hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% above the national average). 81.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Waterbury Center has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.

Data Overview

People

Population228
Median Age48.4 yrs
Density530/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans22.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$151,389
Per Capita$68,249
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$5,191M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,304

Housing

A+
Home Value$292,500
Rent
Ownership64.2%
Zillow$518,334
Housing Units178
Rent Burden28.5%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property351/100K

Health

Obesity25.7%
Diabetes6.2%
Smoking9.7%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death7,124/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days251/yr
Rain46.3 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation650 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+49.0%
High School+81.6%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 27% / D 70%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries13

Did You Know?

The median home in Waterbury Center was built in 1947.
28.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Patrick Leahy Burlington International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.4% 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.