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West Rutland, VT
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West Rutland, VT
At a Glance
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)
Is West Rutland a Good Place to Live?
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 1.8% (50% 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 $200,831. 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.
Safety & Crime
West Rutland reports 349 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 8% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,889/100K.
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 48°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.