What are the schools like in Peacham, VT?

Peacham is served primarily by Peacham School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.6:1.

What is the median household income in Peacham?

The median household income in Peacham, VT is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 10.0%.

What is the weather like in Peacham, VT?

Peacham has an average high temperature of 28.4°F in January and 81.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 87.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Peacham, VT affordable or expensive?

Peacham's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Peacham is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $209,100 and the median rent is $831 per month.

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

Peacham has a violent crime rate of 106.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 840.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Peacham, VT a Good Place to Live?

Peacham is a small town of 224 in Vermont, with a median household income of N/A and a 10.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Peacham stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.

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

All Peacham 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: 95.1

Peacham's overall cost of living index is 95.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Peacham costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Peacham, VT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$209,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$831	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	76.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Peacham's violent crime rate is 106.7 per 100,000 residents — 72% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

106.7 /100k

Property Crime

840.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Peacham is served primarily by Peacham School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Peacham, VT	National Avg
School District	Peacham School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	49.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Peacham sees average highs of 28.4°F in January and 81.2°F in July, with 40.3 inches of annual precipitation and 87.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Peacham, VT
Average High — January	28.4°F
Average High — July	81.2°F
Annual Precipitation	40.3"
Annual Snowfall	87.2"

Demographics

Metric	Peacham, VT	National Avg
Population	224	—
Median Age	37.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	10.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	44.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	23.2%	22.2%
65 and over	31.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Danville, VT 6 mi Barnet, VT 7 mi Groton, VT 8 mi Cabot, VT 9 mi Marshfield, VT 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Peacham

Peacham, VT is covered by 1 ZIP code:

05862

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Peacham, VT affordable or expensive?

Peacham's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Peacham roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $209,100 and median rent is $831/month.

What is the crime rate in Peacham, VT?

Peacham's violent crime rate is 106.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 840.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Peacham?

Public schools in Peacham are operated by Peacham School District. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1. 49.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Peacham, VT a good place to live?

Peacham, VT has a population of 224, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 10.0%. 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 Peacham?

Peacham averages 28.4°F in January and 81.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.3 inches with about 87.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Peacham?

Peacham, VT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 05862.

What is the population of Peacham?

The population of Peacham, Vermont is 224 with a median age of 37.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Peacham?

Key numbers for living in Peacham: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $209,100, median household income N/A, crime index 33 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Peacham side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.