What are the schools like in Glover, VT?

Glover is served primarily by Lake Region Union Elementary Middle School District. The district operates 6 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.3:1.

What is the median household income in Glover?

The median household income in Glover, VT is $38,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 13.3%.

What is the weather like in Glover, VT?

Glover has an average high temperature of 22.7°F in January and 77.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 113.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Glover, VT affordable or expensive?

Glover's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Glover is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $153,100 and the median rent is $818 per month.

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

Glover has a violent crime rate of 140.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 639.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Glover, VT a Good Place to Live?

Glover is a small town of 223 in Vermont, with a median household income of $38,750 and a 13.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

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

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

All Glover 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: 93.5

Glover's overall cost of living index is 93.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Glover costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	Glover, VT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$153,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$818	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	63.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$38,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Glover's violent crime rate is 140.5 per 100,000 residents — 63% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

140.5 /100k

Property Crime

639.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Glover is served primarily by Lake Region Union Elementary Middle School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Glover, VT	National Avg
School District	Lake Region Union Elementary Middle School District	—
Elementary Schools	6	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	9.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	25.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	82.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Glover sees average highs of 22.7°F in January and 77.0°F in July, with 43.6 inches of annual precipitation and 113.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Glover, VT
Average High — January	22.7°F
Average High — July	77.0°F
Annual Precipitation	43.6"
Annual Snowfall	113.6"

Demographics

Metric	Glover, VT	National Avg
Population	223	—
Median Age	52.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	13.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	16.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	25.1%	22.2%
65 and over	27.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Barton, VT 3 mi Orleans, VT 7 mi Irasburg, VT 8 mi Sheffield, VT 9 mi Albany, VT 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Glover

Glover, VT is covered by 1 ZIP code:

05839

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Glover, VT affordable or expensive?

Glover's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Glover roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $153,100 and median rent is $818/month.

What is the crime rate in Glover, VT?

Glover's violent crime rate is 140.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 639.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Glover?

Public schools in Glover are operated by Lake Region Union Elementary Middle School District. The district has 6 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.3:1. 25.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Glover, VT a good place to live?

Glover, VT has a population of 223, a median household income of $38,750, and an unemployment rate of 13.3%. 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.

What is the weather like in Glover?

Glover averages 22.7°F in January and 77.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.6 inches with about 113.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Glover?

Glover, VT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 05839.

What is the population of Glover?

The population of Glover, Vermont is 223 with a median age of 52.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Glover?

Key numbers for living in Glover: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $153,100, median household income $38,750, crime index 34 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Glover side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.