What are the schools like in St. George, VT?

St. George is served primarily by Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56. The district operates 4 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.5:1.

What is the median household income in St. George?

The median household income in St. George, VT is $85,313 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.4%.

What is the weather like in St. George, VT?

St. George has an average high temperature of 28.9°F in January and 82.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 87.5 inches.

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

Q: Is St. George, VT affordable or expensive?

St. George's cost of living index is 100, where 100 represents the national average. This means St. George is 0% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $290,600 and the median rent is $1,154 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in St. George, VT?

St. George has a violent crime rate of 196.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2007.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is St. George, VT a Good Place to Live?

St. George is a small town of 445 in Vermont, with a median household income of $85,313 and a 1.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 100 (US average = 100), which is right at the national average.

Strengths: St. George stands out for solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

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

All St. George 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: 100.0

St. George's overall cost of living index is 100.0, where 100 represents the US national average. St. George's cost of living is right at the national average.

Metric	St. George, VT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$290,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,154	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	89.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$85,313	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

St. George's violent crime rate is 196.6 per 100,000 residents — 48% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

196.6 /100k

Property Crime

2007.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

St. George is served primarily by Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	St. George, VT	National Avg
School District	Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	28.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

St. George sees average highs of 28.9°F in January and 82.4°F in July, with 37.5 inches of annual precipitation and 87.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	St. George, VT
Average High — January	28.9°F
Average High — July	82.4°F
Annual Precipitation	37.5"
Annual Snowfall	87.5"

Demographics

Metric	St. George, VT	National Avg
Population	445	—
Median Age	47.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	22.2%	22.2%
65 and over	25.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Hinesburg, VT 3 mi Shelburne, VT 4 mi South Burlington, VT 5 mi East Charlotte, VT 5 mi Richmond, VT 7 mi

ZIP Codes in St. George

St. George, VT is covered by 1 ZIP code:

05495

St. George vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is St. George, VT affordable or expensive?

St. George's cost of living index is 100, where 100 is the national average. The median home price is $290,600 and median rent is $1,154/month.

What is the crime rate in St. George, VT?

St. George's violent crime rate is 196.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2007.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in St. George?

Public schools in St. George are operated by Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56. The district has 4 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.5:1. 28.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is St. George, VT a good place to live?

St. George, VT has a population of 445, a median household income of $85,313, and an unemployment rate of 1.4%. 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 St. George?

St. George averages 28.9°F in January and 82.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.5 inches with about 87.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in St. George?

St. George, VT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 05495.

What is the population of St. George?

The population of St. George, Vermont is 445 with a median age of 47.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in St. George?

Key numbers for living in St. George: cost of living index 100 (100 = US average), median home $290,600, median household income $85,313, crime index 69 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare St. George side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.