What are the schools like in Sheffield, VT?

Sheffield is served primarily by Kingdom East Unified Union School District #64. The district operates 7 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.9:1.

What is the median household income in Sheffield?

The median household income in Sheffield, VT is $60,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Sheffield, VT?

Sheffield has an average high temperature of 22.6°F in January and 76.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 141.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Sheffield, VT affordable or expensive?

Sheffield's cost of living index is 97, where 100 represents the national average. This means Sheffield is 3% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $108,900 and the median rent is $1,604 per month.

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

Sheffield 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 Sheffield, VT a Good Place to Live?

Sheffield is a small town of 194 in Vermont, with a median household income of $60,750 . Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is 3% below the national average.

Strengths: Sheffield stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.

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

All Sheffield 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: 97.2

Sheffield's overall cost of living index is 97.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Sheffield costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.

Metric	Sheffield, VT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$108,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,604	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	73.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$60,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Sheffield'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

Sheffield is served primarily by Kingdom East Unified Union School District #64. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Sheffield, VT	National Avg
School District	Kingdom East Unified Union School District #64	—
Elementary Schools	7	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	21.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	85.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Sheffield sees average highs of 22.6°F in January and 76.0°F in July, with 47.5 inches of annual precipitation and 141.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Sheffield, VT
Average High — January	22.6°F
Average High — July	76.0°F
Annual Precipitation	47.5"
Annual Snowfall	141.7"

Demographics

Metric	Sheffield, VT	National Avg
Population	194	—
Median Age	32.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	13.4%	6.3%
Under 18	32.0%	22.2%
65 and over	16.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Sutton, VT 5 mi Lyndon Center, VT 6 mi Lyndonville, VT 7 mi West Burke, VT 7 mi Lyndon, VT 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Sheffield

Sheffield, VT is covered by 1 ZIP code:

05866

Sheffield vs Other Cities

Sheffield, VT vs Sutton, VT Sheffield, VT vs Lyndon Center, VT Sheffield, VT vs Lyndonville, VT Sheffield, VT vs West Burke, VT Sheffield, VT vs Lyndon, VT

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sheffield, VT affordable or expensive?

Sheffield's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average. That makes Sheffield roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $108,900 and median rent is $1,604/month.

What is the crime rate in Sheffield, VT?

Sheffield'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 Sheffield?

Public schools in Sheffield are operated by Kingdom East Unified Union School District #64. The district has 7 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1. 21.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Sheffield, VT a good place to live?

Sheffield, VT has a population of 194, a median household income of $60,750, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Sheffield?

Sheffield averages 22.6°F in January and 76.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.5 inches with about 141.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Sheffield?

Sheffield, VT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 05866.

What is the population of Sheffield?

The population of Sheffield, Vermont is 194 with a median age of 32.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Sheffield?

Key numbers for living in Sheffield: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $108,900, median household income $60,750, crime index 33 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Sheffield side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.