Cost of Living in Highgate, VT
Population 3,510 · Vermont · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Highgate 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. An unemployment rate of 2.7% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.
Geographically, Highgate lies roughly 160 miles northwest of the nearest major metro, Manchester. Median home values run roughly 21% lower than Manchester's $336,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Highgate
The median home value in Highgate is $266,400 — 13% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $890/month, 32% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $78,897/year is 6% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.7%, 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 55.3°F and lows of 35.2°F. Overall, Highgate has a cost of living index of 79 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 21% less expensive.
Highgate 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
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⚡ 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 | 28 | 31 | 40 | 54 | 68 | 75 | 81 | 79 | 71 | 58 | 46 | 34 |
| Low °F | 10 | 11 | 21 | 33 | 44 | 53 | 59 | 57 | 49 | 38 | 29 | 19 |
| Precip" | 1.41 | 1.22 | 1.33 | 2.55 | 2.88 | 4.07 | 3.61 | 3.58 | 3.11 | 3.04 | 2.33 | 1.76 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Highgate, VT?
Highgate has a cost index of 79 (100 = national average). It is 21% below the national average.
What is average rent in Highgate, VT?
The median gross rent in Highgate is $890 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Highgate?
The median home value in Highgate is $266,400 according to 2023 Census ACS data.
What is the median income in Highgate?
The median household income in Highgate is $78,897 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Highgate, VT?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Highgate is 6.2%. The Vermont state income tax top rate is 8.8%.
Is Highgate, VT affordable?
Yes, Highgate is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 79 — about 21% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Highgate?
Highgate has average high temperatures of 55.3°F and average lows of 35.2°F. Annual precipitation is 30.9". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Highgate at a Glance
- Population
- 3,510
- Median Income
- $78,897
- Home Value
- $266,400
- Median Rent
- $890/mo
- Unemployment
- 2.7%
- Avg High Temp
- 55.3°F
- Sales Tax
- 6.2%
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