What are the schools like in Newbury, VT?

Newbury 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 Newbury?

The median household income in Newbury, VT is $58,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.6%.

What is the weather like in Newbury, VT?

Newbury 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.

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

Q: Is Newbury, VT affordable or expensive?

Newbury's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Newbury is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $252,100 and the median rent is $1,063 per month.

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

Newbury has a violent crime rate of 34.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 138.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Newbury, VT a Good Place to Live?

Newbury is a small town of 429 in Vermont, with a median household income of $58,750 and a 1.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Newbury stands out for solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population.

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

All Newbury 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: 98.0

Newbury's overall cost of living index is 98.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Newbury costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Newbury, VT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$252,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,063	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	71.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$58,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Newbury's violent crime rate is 34.6 per 100,000 residents — 91% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

34.6 /100k

Property Crime

138.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Newbury 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	Newbury, 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	41.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

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

Demographics

Metric	Newbury, VT	National Avg
Population	429	—
Median Age	58.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	12.6%	22.2%
65 and over	32.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

North Haverhill, NH 2 mi Woodsville, NH 4 mi Wells River, VT 5 mi Mountain Lakes, NH 6 mi Bradford, VT 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Newbury

Newbury, VT is covered by 1 ZIP code:

05051

Newbury vs Other Cities

Newbury, VT vs North Haverhill, NH Newbury, VT vs Woodsville, NH Newbury, VT vs Wells River, VT Newbury, VT vs Mountain Lakes, NH Newbury, VT vs Bradford, VT

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Newbury, VT affordable or expensive?

Newbury's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Newbury roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $252,100 and median rent is $1,063/month.

What is the crime rate in Newbury, VT?

Newbury's violent crime rate is 34.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 138.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Newbury?

Public schools in Newbury 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. 41.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Newbury, VT a good place to live?

Newbury, VT has a population of 429, a median household income of $58,750, and an unemployment rate of 1.6%. 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 Newbury?

Newbury 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 Newbury?

Newbury, VT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 05051.

What is the population of Newbury?

The population of Newbury, Vermont is 429 with a median age of 58.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Newbury?

Key numbers for living in Newbury: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $252,100, median household income $58,750, crime index 8 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Newbury side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.