At a Glance
Median Income
$39,904
$25,862 per capita
Home Value
$155,600
Zillow: $352,605
Median Rent
$1,091/mo
36.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.2%
87.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.4%
14.0% smoking rate
How Wolcott Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wolcott's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wolcott a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wolcott residents earn a median household income of $39,904 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,862. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,540 business establishments, including 126 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wolcott is $155,600 , 45% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $352,605. Median rent is $1,091/month, with 36.9% 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 1953.
Education
15.2% of adults in Wolcott hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% below the national average).
87.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wolcott has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population209
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density235/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$39,904
Per Capita$25,862
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,654M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,111
Housing
A
Home Value$155,600
Rent$1,091
Ownership57.9%
Zillow$352,605
Housing Units127
Rent Burden36.9%
Health
Obesity29.4%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,109/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain35.5 in/yr
Elevation680 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.2%
High School+87.3%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 31% / D 66%
Commute19 min
Broadband58.9%
Internet Speed56 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Wolcott was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Northeast Kingdom International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
34.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 126 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.