All Countries
Waterbury, VT
Full City Profile · Vermont · Washington County County
Waterbury, VT
At a Glance
How Waterbury Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Waterbury's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Waterbury a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Waterbury residents earn a median household income of $59,934 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,899. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.1% 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 is $332,900 , 18% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $518,334. Median rent is $984/month, with 27.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Safety & Crime
Waterbury reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 351/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
54.8% of adults in Waterbury hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% above the national average). 99.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Waterbury 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.