What are the schools like in Bellows Falls, VT?

Bellows Falls is served primarily by Rockingham School District. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.7:1.

What is the median household income in Bellows Falls?

The median household income in Bellows Falls, VT is $52,813 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.0%.

What is the weather like in Bellows Falls, VT?

Bellows Falls has an average high temperature of 30.9°F in January and 80.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 59.9 inches.

Bellows Falls, VT Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Bellows Falls, VT affordable or expensive?

Bellows Falls's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bellows Falls is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $164,600 and the median rent is $1,032 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Bellows Falls, VT?

Bellows Falls has a violent crime rate of 325.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 579.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bellows Falls, VT a Good Place to Live?

Bellows Falls is a small town of 2,824 in Vermont, with a median household income of $52,813 and a 3.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Bellows Falls stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Bellows Falls is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Bellows Falls 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: 95.7

Bellows Falls's overall cost of living index is 95.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bellows Falls costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Bellows Falls, VT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$164,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,032	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	47.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$52,813	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Bellows Falls's violent crime rate is 325.9 per 100,000 residents — 14% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

325.9 /100k

Property Crime

579.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Bellows Falls is served primarily by Rockingham School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Bellows Falls, VT	National Avg
School District	Rockingham School District	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	9.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	30.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bellows Falls sees average highs of 30.9°F in January and 80.7°F in July, with 44.9 inches of annual precipitation and 59.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bellows Falls, VT
Average High — January	30.9°F
Average High — July	80.7°F
Annual Precipitation	44.9"
Annual Snowfall	59.9"

Demographics

Metric	Bellows Falls, VT	National Avg
Population	2,824	—
Median Age	41.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.0%	18.9%
Asian	3.4%	6.3%
Under 18	21.7%	22.2%
65 and over	19.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

North Westminster, VT 1 mi North Walpole, NH 1 mi Saxtons River, VT 3 mi Westminster, VT 4 mi Walpole, NH 4 mi

ZIP Codes in Bellows Falls

Bellows Falls, VT is covered by 1 ZIP code:

05101

Bellows Falls vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bellows Falls, VT affordable or expensive?

Bellows Falls's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Bellows Falls roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $164,600 and median rent is $1,032/month.

What is the crime rate in Bellows Falls, VT?

Bellows Falls's violent crime rate is 325.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 579.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bellows Falls?

Public schools in Bellows Falls are operated by Rockingham School District. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.7:1. 30.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Bellows Falls, VT a good place to live?

Bellows Falls, VT has a population of 2,824, a median household income of $52,813, and an unemployment rate of 3.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Bellows Falls?

Bellows Falls averages 30.9°F in January and 80.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.9 inches with about 59.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Bellows Falls?

Bellows Falls, VT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 05101.

What is the population of Bellows Falls?

The population of Bellows Falls, Vermont is 2,824 with a median age of 41.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bellows Falls?

Key numbers for living in Bellows Falls: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $164,600, median household income $52,813, crime index 62 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bellows Falls side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.