Cost of Living in Jericho, VT

Population 5,097 · Vermont · Data vintage 2023

145
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

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

Housing 154
Rent 131

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.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$469,700
54% above avg
Median Rent
$1,720/mo
31% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
22.8x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
1.9%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,380
1 BR
$1,476
2 BR
$1,936
3 BR
$2,491
4 BR
$2,567
Owner-occupied 92.2%
Renter-occupied 7.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,720
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,334/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
25.0 min
7% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
21.0%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
67.3%
Carpooled
8.8%
Walked
2.4%
Work from home
21.0%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 8.8%
Total Sales Tax 6.2%
State rate 6.0%
Avg local rate 0.2%
Property Tax 1.9%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$115,223
54% above avg
Per Capita Income
$62,805
Unemployment Rate
1.3%
74% below avg
Poverty Rate
1.2%
Labor Force Participation
59.6%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 41.4%
Graduate degree 22.6%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 47.4
Male median age 48.2
Female median age 45.5

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
56.6°F
Avg Low
38.6°F
Annual Precip
37.5"
Annual Snowfall
87.5"
10° 30° 50° 70° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 293241556978828173594635
Low °F 131424364857626153423221
Precip" 2.131.772.243.073.764.264.063.543.673.832.702.50
Snow" 21.119.317.54.10.00.00.00.00.00.35.719.5

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 42 — Good
71%
Good air days/yr
160
Max AQI recorded
171
PM2.5 days
192
Ozone days

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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