Cost of Living in Shaftsbury, VT
Population 3,599 · Vermont · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Shaftsbury 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 0.0% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.
Located 35 miles northeast of Albany, Shaftsbury falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 17% higher than Albany's $223,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Shaftsbury
The median home value in Shaftsbury is $261,700 — 14% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $785/month, 40% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $103,247/year is 38% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 0.0%, 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 57.6°F and lows of 35.8°F. Overall, Shaftsbury has a cost of living index of 75 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 25% less expensive.
Shaftsbury 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 | 32 | 35 | 44 | 57 | 69 | 76 | 81 | 79 | 72 | 60 | 49 | 38 |
| Low °F | 13 | 14 | 23 | 34 | 44 | 52 | 57 | 55 | 48 | 38 | 29 | 21 |
| Precip" | 2.37 | 1.94 | 2.65 | 2.49 | 3.47 | 4.05 | 4.65 | 3.86 | 3.82 | 3.61 | 2.77 | 2.90 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Shaftsbury, VT?
Shaftsbury has a cost index of 75 (100 = national average). It is 25% below the national average.
What is average rent in Shaftsbury, VT?
The median gross rent in Shaftsbury is $785 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Shaftsbury?
The median home value in Shaftsbury is $261,700 according to 2023 Census ACS data.
What is the median income in Shaftsbury?
The median household income in Shaftsbury is $103,247 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Shaftsbury, VT?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Shaftsbury is 6.2%. The Vermont state income tax top rate is 8.8%.
Is Shaftsbury, VT affordable?
Yes, Shaftsbury is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 75 — about 25% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Shaftsbury?
Shaftsbury has average high temperatures of 57.6°F and average lows of 35.8°F. Annual precipitation is 38.6". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Shaftsbury at a Glance
- Population
- 3,599
- Median Income
- $103,247
- Home Value
- $261,700
- Median Rent
- $785/mo
- Unemployment
- 0.0%
- Avg High Temp
- 57.6°F
- Sales Tax
- 6.2%
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