Cost of Living in Castleton, VT
Population 4,457 · Vermont · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Castleton sits on the smaller end of the Vermont city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible.
Geographically, Castleton lies roughly 75 miles northeast of the nearest major metro, Albany. Housing prices track closely with Albany's $223,000 median.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Castleton
The median home value in Castleton is $233,000 — 24% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $875/month, 33% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $57,308/year is 23% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.7%, below the national average of 4.8%. Vermont's top state income tax rate is 8.8% and the combined sales tax is 6.2%. The climate averages highs of 56.9°F and lows of 34.5°F. Overall, Castleton has a cost of living index of 72 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 28% less expensive.
Castleton has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 30 | 33 | 43 | 57 | 69 | 77 | 82 | 80 | 72 | 59 | 47 | 35 |
| Low °F | 10 | 11 | 21 | 33 | 44 | 53 | 58 | 56 | 48 | 37 | 28 | 18 |
| Precip" | 2.56 | 1.95 | 2.79 | 3.10 | 3.35 | 3.72 | 4.26 | 3.48 | 3.30 | 3.68 | 3.01 | 3.01 |
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Castleton, VT?
Castleton has a cost index of 72 (100 = national average). It is 28% below the national average.
What is average rent in Castleton, VT?
The median gross rent in Castleton is $875 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Castleton?
The median home value in Castleton is $233,000 according to 2023 Census ACS data.
What is the median income in Castleton?
The median household income in Castleton is $57,308 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Castleton, VT?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Castleton is 6.2%. The Vermont state income tax top rate is 8.8%.
Is Castleton, VT affordable?
Yes, Castleton is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 72 — about 28% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Castleton?
Castleton has average high temperatures of 56.9°F and average lows of 34.5°F. Annual precipitation is 38.2". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Castleton at a Glance
- Population
- 4,457
- Median Income
- $57,308
- Home Value
- $233,000
- Median Rent
- $875/mo
- Unemployment
- 4.7%
- Avg High Temp
- 56.9°F
- Sales Tax
- 6.2%
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