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

St. Johnsbury is served primarily by Saint Johnsbury School District. The district operates several elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.6:1.

What is the median household income in St. Johnsbury?

The median household income in St. Johnsbury, VT is $48,542 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.6%.

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

St. Johnsbury 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.

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

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

St. Johnsbury's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means St. Johnsbury is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $160,600 and the median rent is $883 per month.

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

St. Johnsbury has a violent crime rate of 296.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1979.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

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

St. Johnsbury is a small town of 5,963 in Vermont, with a median household income of $48,542 and a 4.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

Strengths: St. Johnsbury stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

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

All St. Johnsbury 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: 94.3

St. Johnsbury's overall cost of living index is 94.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in St. Johnsbury costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	St. Johnsbury, VT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$160,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$883	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	54.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$48,542	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

St. Johnsbury's violent crime rate is 296.3 per 100,000 residents — 22% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

296.3 /100k

Property Crime

1979.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

St. Johnsbury is served primarily by Saint Johnsbury School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.6:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	St. Johnsbury, VT	National Avg
School District	Saint Johnsbury School District	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	31.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

St. Johnsbury 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	St. Johnsbury, VT
Average High — January	28.4°F
Average High — July	81.2°F
Annual Precipitation	40.3"
Annual Snowfall	87.2"

Demographics

Metric	St. Johnsbury, VT	National Avg
Population	5,963	—
Median Age	48.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.3%	6.3%
Under 18	18.0%	22.2%
65 and over	25.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in St. Johnsbury

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

05819

St. Johnsbury vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is St. Johnsbury, VT affordable or expensive?

St. Johnsbury's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes St. Johnsbury roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $160,600 and median rent is $883/month.

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

St. Johnsbury's violent crime rate is 296.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1979.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in St. Johnsbury?

Public schools in St. Johnsbury are operated by Saint Johnsbury School District. The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.6:1. 31.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

St. Johnsbury, VT has a population of 5,963, a median household income of $48,542, and an unemployment rate of 4.6%. 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 St. Johnsbury?

St. Johnsbury 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 St. Johnsbury?

St. Johnsbury, VT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 05819.

What is the population of St. Johnsbury?

The population of St. Johnsbury, Vermont is 5,963 with a median age of 48.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

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

Key numbers for living in St. Johnsbury: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $160,600, median household income $48,542, crime index 84 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare St. Johnsbury side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.