What are the schools like in Bradford, VT?

Bradford is served primarily by Oxbow Unified Union School District #91. The district operates 2 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.2:1.

What is the median household income in Bradford?

The median household income in Bradford, VT is $95,199 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.2%.

What is the weather like in Bradford, VT?

Bradford has an average high temperature of 26.4°F in January and 77.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 65.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Bradford, VT affordable or expensive?

Bradford's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bradford is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $167,700 and the median rent is $959 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Bradford, VT?

Bradford has a violent crime rate of 35.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 210.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bradford, VT a Good Place to Live?

Bradford is a small town of 1,272 in Vermont, with a median household income of $95,199 and a 4.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Bradford stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

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

All Bradford 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: 95.2

Bradford's overall cost of living index is 95.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bradford costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Bradford, VT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$167,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$959	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	70.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$95,199	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Bradford's violent crime rate is 35.1 per 100,000 residents — 91% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

35.1 /100k

Property Crime

210.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Bradford is served primarily by Oxbow Unified Union School District #91. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Bradford, VT	National Avg
School District	Oxbow Unified Union School District #91	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	8.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	38.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bradford sees average highs of 26.4°F in January and 77.3°F in July, with 38.1 inches of annual precipitation and 65.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bradford, VT
Average High — January	26.4°F
Average High — July	77.3°F
Annual Precipitation	38.1"
Annual Snowfall	65.7"

Demographics

Metric	Bradford, VT	National Avg
Population	1,272	—
Median Age	42.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	1.9%	6.3%
Under 18	22.2%	22.2%
65 and over	21.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Newbury, VT 7 mi Fairlee, VT 7 mi North Haverhill, NH 8 mi Woodsville, NH 11 mi Wells River, VT 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Bradford

Bradford, VT is covered by 1 ZIP code:

05033

Bradford vs Other Cities

Bradford, VT vs Newbury, VT Bradford, VT vs Fairlee, VT Bradford, VT vs North Haverhill, NH Bradford, VT vs Woodsville, NH Bradford, VT vs Wells River, VT

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bradford, VT affordable or expensive?

Bradford's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Bradford roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $167,700 and median rent is $959/month.

What is the crime rate in Bradford, VT?

Bradford's violent crime rate is 35.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 210.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bradford?

Public schools in Bradford are operated by Oxbow Unified Union School District #91. The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.2:1. 38.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Bradford, VT a good place to live?

Bradford, VT has a population of 1,272, a median household income of $95,199, and an unemployment rate of 4.2%. 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 Bradford?

Bradford averages 26.4°F in January and 77.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.1 inches with about 65.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Bradford?

Bradford, VT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 05033.

What is the population of Bradford?

The population of Bradford, Vermont is 1,272 with a median age of 42.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bradford?

Key numbers for living in Bradford: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $167,700, median household income $95,199, crime index 10 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bradford side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.