Vermontville is a small town of 717 in Michigan, with a median household income of $46,797
and a 6.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Vermontville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Vermontville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Vermontville city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 92.8
Vermontville's overall cost of living index is 92.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Vermontville costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Vermontville, MI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$114,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$909
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
67.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$46,797
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Vermontville's violent crime rate is 195.0 per 100,000 residents
— 49% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
195.0 /100k
Property Crime
934.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Vermontville is served primarily by Maple Valley Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Vermontville, MI
National Avg
School District
Maple Valley Schools
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
10.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Vermontville sees average highs of 29.8°F in January
and 81.5°F in July,
with 35.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 38.1 inches of snow per year.
Vermontville's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Vermontville roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $114,900 and median rent is $909/month.
Vermontville's violent crime rate is 195.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 934.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Vermontville are operated by Maple Valley Schools.
The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1. 10.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Vermontville, MI has a population of 717, a median household income of $46,797, and an unemployment rate of 6.1%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Vermontville averages 29.8°F in January and 81.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.8 inches
with about 38.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Vermontville, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 49096.
The population of Vermontville, Michigan is 717 with a median age of 34.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Vermontville: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $114,900, median household income $46,797, crime index 49 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Vermontville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.