Vermont · Metropolitan Area
Wells is a small town in Vermont with a population of 423. Residents earn $73,750 per year, which is 2% below the national average.
Based on current data, Wells receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Wells offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Wells is $73,750, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 14.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 60 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Wells is $198,400, 30% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,208 per month. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
19.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Wells experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches, including 75.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $73,750 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $38,781 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,195 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $61,845 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.0% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,294 |
| County GDP | $2,641M |
| Restaurants | 105 |
| Healthcare | 100 |
| Retail | 181 |
| Manufacturing | 87 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,973 |
| 99% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.51% |
| Commute Time | 60.0 min |
| Work from Home | 5.7% |
| Census Median | $198,400 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $316,225 |
| $/Sq Ft | $302 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.4% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Census Median Rent | $1,208 |
| 4% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,124 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,203 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,487 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,922 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,111 |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,973 |
| 99% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.51% |
| Obesity | 34.8% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.9% |
| Asthma | 12.0% |
| COPD | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.2% |
| Depression | 27.0% |
| Mental Distress | 18.5% |
| Physical Distress | 12.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.5% |
| Premature Death | 8,493/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 70.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 100 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 11 |
| Annual Average | 45.6°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.9 inches |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 75.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 31.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 477 ft (145 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 535/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.4187°N, 73.2123°W |
| County FIPS | 36115 |
Winner: Republican by 21.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.6% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.6% |
| School Test Score | 6.02 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 535/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 100 |
| Restaurants | 105 |
| Retail Stores | 181 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 11 |
| Avg Commute | 60.0 min |
| Work from Home | 5.7% |