What are the schools like in Cavendish, VT?

School district data for Cavendish is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Cavendish?

The median household income in Cavendish, VT is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 12.4%.

What is the weather like in Cavendish, VT?

Cavendish has an average high temperature of 29.8°F in January and 82.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 83.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Cavendish, VT affordable or expensive?

Cavendish's cost of living index is 100, where 100 represents the national average. This means Cavendish is 0% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $211,500 and the median rent is $1,596 per month.

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

Cavendish has a violent crime rate of 47.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 306.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Cavendish, VT a Good Place to Live?

Cavendish is a small town of 208 in Vermont, with a median household income of N/A and a 12.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 100 (US average = 100), which is 0% above the national average.

Strengths: Cavendish stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Cavendish is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Cavendish 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: 100.4

Cavendish's overall cost of living index is 100.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Cavendish costs roughly 0% more than the average American city.

Metric	Cavendish, VT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$211,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,596	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	67.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Cavendish's violent crime rate is 47.2 per 100,000 residents — 88% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

47.2 /100k

Property Crime

306.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Cavendish, VT	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	21.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Cavendish sees average highs of 29.8°F in January and 82.1°F in July, with 46.5 inches of annual precipitation and 83.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Cavendish, VT
Average High — January	29.8°F
Average High — July	82.1°F
Annual Precipitation	46.5"
Annual Snowfall	83.3"

Demographics

Metric	Cavendish, VT	National Avg
Population	208	—
Median Age	35.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	12.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	17.8%	22.2%
65 and over	10.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Proctorsville, VT 2 mi Ludlow, VT 5 mi North Springfield, VT 5 mi Chester, VT 8 mi Springfield, VT 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Cavendish

Cavendish, VT is covered by 1 ZIP code:

05142

Cavendish vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cavendish, VT affordable or expensive?

Cavendish's cost of living index is 100, where 100 is the national average. That puts Cavendish roughly 0% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $211,500 and median rent is $1,596/month.

What is the crime rate in Cavendish, VT?

Cavendish's violent crime rate is 47.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 306.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Cavendish?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Cavendish, VT a good place to live?

Cavendish, VT has a population of 208, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 12.4%. 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 Cavendish?

Cavendish averages 29.8°F in January and 82.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.5 inches with about 83.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Cavendish?

Cavendish, VT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 05142.

What is the population of Cavendish?

The population of Cavendish, Vermont is 208 with a median age of 35.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Cavendish?

Key numbers for living in Cavendish: cost of living index 100 (100 = US average), median home $211,500, median household income N/A, crime index 13 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cavendish side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.