Irasburg is a small town of 189 in Vermont, with a median household income of $66,250
.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Irasburg stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Irasburg is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Irasburg 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: 93.9
Irasburg's overall cost of living index is 93.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Irasburg costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Irasburg, VT
National Avg
Median Home Value
$137,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$924
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
50.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$66,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Irasburg'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
Irasburg 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
Irasburg, VT
National Avg
School District
Lake Region Union Elementary Middle School District
—
Elementary Schools
6
—
Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
9.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
5.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Irasburg sees average highs of 23.4°F in January
and 77.7°F in July,
with 43.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 98.6 inches of snow per year.
Irasburg's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Irasburg roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $137,500 and median rent is $924/month.
Irasburg'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.
Public schools in Irasburg 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. 5.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Irasburg, VT has a population of 189, a median household income of $66,250, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Irasburg averages 23.4°F in January and 77.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.6 inches
with about 98.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Irasburg, VT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 05845.
The population of Irasburg, Vermont is 189 with a median age of 38.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Irasburg: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $137,500, median household income $66,250, 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 Irasburg side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
