Cost of Living in Jericho, VT
Population 5,097 · Vermont · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Jericho 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. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 1.3% — below most comparable cities in the state.
Jericho lies roughly 125 miles northwest of the nearest major metro, Manchester — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 40% higher than Manchester's $336,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Jericho
The median home value in Jericho is $469,700 — 54% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,720/month, 31% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $115,223/year is 54% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 1.3%, 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 56.6°F and lows of 38.6°F, with about 87.5" of annual snowfall. Overall, Jericho has a cost of living index of 145 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 45% more expensive.
Jericho 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 | 29 | 32 | 41 | 55 | 69 | 78 | 82 | 81 | 73 | 59 | 46 | 35 |
| Low °F | 13 | 14 | 24 | 36 | 48 | 57 | 62 | 61 | 53 | 42 | 32 | 21 |
| Precip" | 2.13 | 1.77 | 2.24 | 3.07 | 3.76 | 4.26 | 4.06 | 3.54 | 3.67 | 3.83 | 2.70 | 2.50 |
| Snow" | 21.1 | 19.3 | 17.5 | 4.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 5.7 | 19.5 |
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Jericho, VT?
Jericho has a cost index of 145 (100 = national average). It is 45% above the national average.
What is average rent in Jericho, VT?
The median gross rent in Jericho is $1,720 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Jericho?
The median home value in Jericho is $469,700 according to 2023 Census ACS data.
What is the median income in Jericho?
The median household income in Jericho is $115,223 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Jericho, VT?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Jericho is 6.2%. The Vermont state income tax top rate is 8.8%.
Is Jericho, VT affordable?
Jericho is above average in cost of living, with an index of 145 — about 45% higher than the national average.
What is the weather like in Jericho?
Jericho has average high temperatures of 56.6°F and average lows of 38.6°F. Annual precipitation is 37.5". Average annual snowfall is 87.5". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Jericho at a Glance
- Population
- 5,097
- Median Income
- $115,223
- Home Value
- $469,700
- Median Rent
- $1,720/mo
- Unemployment
- 1.3%
- Avg High Temp
- 56.6°F
- Sales Tax
- 6.2%
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