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Richmond vs Stowe vs Worcester vs Jericho
Cost, people, housing, commute and schools, side by side, each benchmarked against Vermont.
What stands out worked out from the figures below
Richmond has the youngest population (median age 43.7).
Stowe has grown the fastest since 2010 (+21.1%).
Worcester has the most affordable homes ($271k median).
Jericho has the most homeowners (92.9%).
What matters to you?
Pick a few. We’ll pull those rows to the top and mark which town comes out ahead on each. There’s no overall score: what matters is up to you.
| Measure | Richmond | Stowe | Worcester | Jericho |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Your priorities | ||||
| People | ||||
| Population | 4,159 |
5,285Highest |
831Lowest |
5,114 |
| Growth since 20102010 → 2020 census | +2.1% VT: +2.8% |
+21.1%Highest VT: +2.8% |
-3.4%Lowest VT: +2.8% |
+1.9% VT: +2.8% |
| Median age | 43.7±5.6Lowest about the VT average |
46.3±7.6 7% above VT |
47±2.7 9% above VT |
49.7±5.1Highest 15% above VT |
| Jericho and Worcester are within the Census margin of error here, so we can’t say which is really higher. | ||||
| Kids under 18 | 21.5%±5 VT: 17.9% |
22.5%±4.6Highest VT: 17.9% |
12.8%±3.9Lowest VT: 17.9% |
19.5%±4.2 VT: 17.9% |
| Stowe and Richmond are within the Census margin of error here, so we can’t say which is really higher. | ||||
| Age 65+ | 19.5%±6.3Lowest VT: 21.4% |
25.8%±6.2Highest VT: 21.4% |
19.5%±2.5Lowest VT: 21.4% |
20.2%±4.4 VT: 21.4% |
| Stowe and Jericho are within the Census margin of error here, so we can’t say which is really higher. | ||||
| Bachelor’s degree+adults 25+ | 59.1% VT: 43.8% |
66.7%Highest VT: 43.8% |
53%Lowest VT: 43.8% |
65.3% VT: 43.8% |
| Enrolled in collegeshare of residents | 2.8%±1.7 VT: 7% |
1.6%±1.6Lowest VT: 7% |
6.9%±4.7Highest VT: 7% |
2.4%±1.6 VT: 7% |
| Worcester and Richmond are within the Census margin of error here, so we can’t say which is really higher. | ||||
| Cost of living | ||||
| Household incomemedian | $108,235±$24k 33% above VT |
$93,618±$33k 15% above VT |
$73,833±$18kLowest 9% below VT |
$116,923±$16kHighest 44% above VT |
| Jericho and Richmond are within the Census margin of error here, so we can’t say which is really higher. | ||||
| Home valuemedian, owner-occupied | $432,200±$39k 37% above VT |
$647,800±$157kHighest 105% above VT |
$271,100±$27kLowest 14% below VT |
$493,100±$38k 56% above VT |
| Stowe and Jericho are within the Census margin of error here, so we can’t say which is really higher. | ||||
| Rentmedian gross, monthly | — | $1,458±$242 18% above VT |
$1,023±$136Lowest 17% below VT |
$1,731±$111Highest 40% above VT |
| Jericho and Stowe are within the Census margin of error here, so we can’t say which is really higher. | ||||
| Property taxmedian, yearly | $6,868 36% above VT |
$7,161 42% above VT |
$4,421Lowest 12% below VT |
$7,318Highest 45% above VT |
| Renters paying 30%+of income on rent | 28.5%±15.8 VT: 48.4% |
24.5%±15.9Lowest VT: 48.4% |
25.5%±37 VT: 48.4% |
79.3%±52.9Highest VT: 48.4% |
| Jericho and Richmond are within the Census margin of error here, so we can’t say which is really higher. | ||||
| Below poverty line | 4.2% VT: 10.1% |
9.9%Highest VT: 10.1% |
5.9% VT: 10.1% |
0.9%Lowest VT: 10.1% |
| Housing | ||||
| Homeownersof occupied homes | 78.8% VT: 73.2% |
78.6%Lowest VT: 73.2% |
85.9% VT: 73.2% |
92.9%Highest VT: 73.2% |
| Typical home builtmedian year | 1983Highest 7 yrs newer than VT |
1982 6 yrs newer than VT |
1976Lowest same as VT |
1983Highest 7 yrs newer than VT |
| Getting to work | ||||
| Average commuteone way | 25 min 6% above VT |
19 minLowest 18% below VT |
29 minHighest 22% above VT |
26 min 10% above VT |
| Work from home | 22.5%±6.1 VT: 16.9% |
24.4%±8.9Highest VT: 16.9% |
23.6%±4.8 VT: 16.9% |
21.8%±6.4Lowest VT: 16.9% |
| Stowe and Worcester are within the Census margin of error here, so we can’t say which is really higher. | ||||
| Schools | ||||
| Public school scoresrank in state, math + reading | #5 of 70 in VT | — | — | #6 of 70 in VT |
| School district | Mount Mansfield Unified Union School District #401 | Stowe Town School District | Washington Central Unified Union School District #92 | Mount Mansfield Unified Union School District #401 |
| High school in town | None in town | Stowe High School | None in town | Mt. Mansfield Union High School |
| Students per teacherat that high school | — | 11.3Lowest |
— | 13.0Highest |
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| Old photos in Our Story | None yet | None yet | None yet | None yet |
VT average · Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024; 2010 & 2020 decennial census; NCES Common Core of Data. “±” is the Census margin of error. Property tax is top-coded by the Census at $10,000+. School rank compares math and reading proficiency against the state average.