What are the schools like in Rutland, VT?

Rutland is served primarily by Rutland City School District. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.9:1.

What is the median household income in Rutland?

The median household income in Rutland, VT is $53,304 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.1%.

What is the weather like in Rutland, VT?

Rutland has an average high temperature of 29.4°F in January and 80.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 74.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Rutland, VT affordable or expensive?

Rutland's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Rutland is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $169,700 and the median rent is $856 per month.

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

Rutland has a violent crime rate of 475.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3793.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Rutland, VT a Good Place to Live?

Rutland is a small city of 15,819 in Vermont, with a median household income of $53,304 and a 6.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

Strengths: Rutland stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Rutland is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Rutland 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: 94.4

Rutland's overall cost of living index is 94.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Rutland costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	Rutland, VT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$169,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$856	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	52.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$53,304	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Higher than Average

Rutland's violent crime rate is 475.0 per 100,000 residents — 25% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

475.0 /100k

Property Crime

3793.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Rutland is served primarily by Rutland City School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Rutland, VT	National Avg
School District	Rutland City School District	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	9.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	32.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Rutland 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.

Metric	Rutland, VT
Average High — January	29.4°F
Average High — July	80.3°F
Annual Precipitation	40.3"
Annual Snowfall	74.6"

Demographics

Metric	Rutland, VT	National Avg
Population	15,819	—
Median Age	49.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	15.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.1%	18.9%
Asian	1.1%	6.3%
Under 18	14.3%	22.2%
65 and over	25.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

North Clarendon, VT 3 mi West Rutland, VT 3 mi Proctor, VT 6 mi Chittenden, VT 7 mi Pittsford, VT 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Rutland

Rutland, VT is covered by 1 ZIP code:

05701

Rutland vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rutland, VT affordable or expensive?

Rutland's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Rutland roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $169,700 and median rent is $856/month.

What is the crime rate in Rutland, VT?

Rutland's violent crime rate is 475.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3793.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Rutland?

Public schools in Rutland are operated by Rutland City School District. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.9:1. 32.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Rutland, VT a good place to live?

Rutland, VT has a population of 15,819, a median household income of $53,304, and an unemployment rate of 6.1%. 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.

What is the weather like in Rutland?

Rutland 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).

What ZIP codes are in Rutland?

Rutland, VT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 05701.

What is the population of Rutland?

The population of Rutland, Vermont is 15,819 with a median age of 49.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Rutland?

Key numbers for living in Rutland: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $169,700, median household income $53,304, crime index 147 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Rutland side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.