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West Burke, VT
Full City Profile · Vermont · Essex County County
West Burke, VT
At a Glance
How West Burke Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Burke's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is West Burke a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
West Burke residents earn a median household income of $24,444 , which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,465. The unemployment rate stands at 8.8% (144% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 180 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in West Burke is $220,000 , 22% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $278,218. Median rent is $933/month, with 36.7% 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 1938.
Safety & Crime
West Burke reports 222 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 42% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,619/100K.
Education
16.9% of adults in West Burke hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 83.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West Burke has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.