North Troy is a small town of 584 in Vermont, with a median household income of $60,000
and a 9.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
North Troy stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether North Troy is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All North Troy 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: 91.8
North Troy's overall cost of living index is 91.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in North Troy costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
North Troy, VT
National Avg
Median Home Value
$121,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$769
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
80.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$60,000
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
North Troy'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
North Troy is served primarily by Jay/Westfield Joint Elementary School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
North Troy, VT
National Avg
School District
Jay/Westfield Joint Elementary School District
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
8.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
22.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
86.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
North Troy sees average highs of 23.6°F in January
and 73.7°F in July,
with 50.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 98.6 inches of snow per year.
North Troy's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes North Troy roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $121,600 and median rent is $769/month.
North Troy'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 North Troy are operated by Jay/Westfield Joint Elementary School District.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.5:1. 22.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
North Troy, VT has a population of 584, a median household income of $60,000, and an unemployment rate of 9.8%.
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 Troy averages 23.6°F in January and 73.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.8 inches
with about 98.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
North Troy, VT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 05859.
The population of North Troy, Vermont is 584 with a median age of 34.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in North Troy: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $121,600, median household income $60,000, 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 North Troy side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
