West Rutland, VT

Full City Profile · Vermont · Rutland County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
2,144 Population 583/sq mi density
$53,373 Median Income $35,279 per capita
$178,300 Home Value $216,658 Zillow
$1,051 Median Rent 32.2% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$53,373 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$178,300 home value, $1,051/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher

West Rutland, VT

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,373
29% below
$35,279 per capita
Home Value
$178,300
37% below
Zillow: $216,658
Median Rent
$1,051/mo
10% below
32.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
32.9%
2% below
93.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
19% below
5.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
11% above
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F

How West Rutland Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
71%
Home Value
63%
Rent
90%
Poverty
40%
Bachelor's
98%
Unemployment
81%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is West Rutland a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

West Rutland residents earn a median household income of $53,373 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,279. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,662 business establishments, including 209 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in West Rutland is $178,300 , 37% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $216,658. Median rent is $1,051/month, with 32.2% 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.

Education

32.9% of adults in West Rutland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (2% below the national average). 93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

West Rutland has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population2,144
Median Age44.7 yrs
Density583/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born3.5%
Veterans10.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$53,373
Per Capita$35,279
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$3,787M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,130

Housing

A+
Home Value$178,300
Rent$1,051
Ownership73.4%
Zillow$216,658
Housing Units1,025
Rent Burden32.2%

Health

Obesity35.5%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death9,134/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain40.3 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation489 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.9%
High School+93.5%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 46% / D 51%
Commute22 min
Broadband79.4%
Internet Speed132 Mbps
EV Stations18
Libraries21

Did You Know?

The median home in West Rutland was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Rutland/Southern Vermont Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 132 Mbps.
There are 209 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.