Cost of Living in Woodstock, VT
Population 3,025 · Vermont · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
The median resident in Woodstock is 55 years old, well past the national midpoint, giving the city the retail and service mix of a retirement-dominant market. Household-income figures here read differently than in working-age cities: retirement and investment income weigh heavily in the totals. At 6.6%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.
Located 70 miles northwest of Manchester, Woodstock is far enough out that local conditions diverge meaningfully from the big-metro baseline. Median home values run roughly 59% higher than Manchester's $336,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Woodstock
The median home value in Woodstock is $534,400 — 75% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,270/month, 3% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $123,735/year is 66% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 6.6%, above 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 57.5°F and lows of 34.6°F. Overall, Woodstock has a cost of living index of 144 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 44% more expensive.
Woodstock 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:
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💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
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🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
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👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 30 | 34 | 43 | 57 | 70 | 78 | 83 | 81 | 73 | 60 | 47 | 36 |
| Low °F | 9 | 11 | 21 | 32 | 44 | 52 | 58 | 56 | 49 | 37 | 28 | 18 |
| Precip" | 2.29 | 2.10 | 2.70 | 2.99 | 3.32 | 3.80 | 3.99 | 3.62 | 3.44 | 4.00 | 2.98 | 2.84 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Woodstock, VT?
Woodstock has a cost index of 144 (100 = national average). It is 44% above the national average.
What is average rent in Woodstock, VT?
The median gross rent in Woodstock is $1,270 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Woodstock?
The median home value in Woodstock is $534,400 according to 2023 Census ACS data.
What is the median income in Woodstock?
The median household income in Woodstock is $123,735 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Woodstock, VT?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Woodstock is 6.2%. The Vermont state income tax top rate is 8.8%.
Is Woodstock, VT affordable?
Woodstock is above average in cost of living, with an index of 144 — about 44% higher than the national average.
What is the weather like in Woodstock?
Woodstock has average high temperatures of 57.5°F and average lows of 34.6°F. Annual precipitation is 38.1". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Woodstock at a Glance
- Population
- 3,025
- Median Income
- $123,735
- Home Value
- $534,400
- Median Rent
- $1,270/mo
- Unemployment
- 6.6%
- Avg High Temp
- 57.5°F
- Sales Tax
- 6.2%
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