Below Average CostVery SafeMill River Unified Union School District #52
Median Income
$50,192
household / year
Median Home Value
$138,000
owner-occupied
Median Rent
$606
gross / month
Cost of Living
91
national avg = 100
Is North Clarendon, VT a Good Place to Live?
North Clarendon is a small town of 424 in Vermont, with a median household income of $50,192
.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
North Clarendon stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether North Clarendon is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All North Clarendon 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: 90.6
North Clarendon's overall cost of living index is 90.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in North Clarendon costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
North Clarendon, VT
National Avg
Median Home Value
$138,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$606
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
49.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$50,192
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
North Clarendon's violent crime rate is 154.7 per 100,000 residents
— 59% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
154.7 /100k
Property Crime
1170.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
North Clarendon is served primarily by Mill River Unified Union School District #52.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
North Clarendon, VT
National Avg
School District
Mill River Unified Union School District #52
—
Elementary Schools
4
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
96.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
North Clarendon sees average highs of 29.4°F in January
and 80.3°F in July,
with 40.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 74.6 inches of snow per year.
North Clarendon's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes North Clarendon roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $138,000 and median rent is $606/month.
North Clarendon's violent crime rate is 154.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1170.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in North Clarendon are operated by Mill River Unified Union School District #52.
The district has 4 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1. 13.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
North Clarendon, VT has a population of 424, a median household income of $50,192, 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.
North Clarendon averages 29.4°F in January and 80.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.3 inches
with about 74.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
North Clarendon, VT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 05759.
The population of North Clarendon, Vermont is 424 with a median age of 43.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in North Clarendon: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $138,000, median household income $50,192, crime index 47 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare North Clarendon side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.