What are the schools like in Waitsfield, VT?

Waitsfield is served primarily by Harwood Unified Union School District #60. The district operates 5 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.9:1.

What is the median household income in Waitsfield?

The median household income in Waitsfield, VT is $33,558 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 Waitsfield, VT?

Waitsfield has an average high temperature of 27.6°F in January and 77.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 117.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Waitsfield, VT affordable or expensive?

Waitsfield's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Waitsfield is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $402,800 and the median rent is $818 per month.

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

Waitsfield has a violent crime rate of 143.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 691.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Waitsfield, VT a Good Place to Live?

Waitsfield is a small town of 228 in Vermont, with a median household income of $33,558 . Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Waitsfield stands out for solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Waitsfield is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Waitsfield 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: 98.3

Waitsfield's overall cost of living index is 98.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Waitsfield costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Waitsfield, VT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$402,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$818	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	31.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$33,558	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Waitsfield's violent crime rate is 143.8 per 100,000 residents — 62% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

143.8 /100k

Property Crime

691.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Waitsfield is served primarily by Harwood Unified Union School District #60. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Waitsfield, VT	National Avg
School District	Harwood Unified Union School District #60	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	73.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Waitsfield sees average highs of 27.6°F in January and 77.2°F in July, with 50.2 inches of annual precipitation and 117.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Waitsfield, VT
Average High — January	27.6°F
Average High — July	77.2°F
Annual Precipitation	50.2"
Annual Snowfall	117.7"

Demographics

Metric	Waitsfield, VT	National Avg
Population	228	—
Median Age	62.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	5.3%	22.2%
65 and over	46.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Hanksville, VT 8 mi Northfield, VT 9 mi Lincoln, VT 10 mi Huntington Center, VT 10 mi South Lincoln, VT 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Waitsfield

Waitsfield, VT is covered by 1 ZIP code:

05673

Waitsfield vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Waitsfield, VT affordable or expensive?

Waitsfield's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Waitsfield roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $402,800 and median rent is $818/month.

What is the crime rate in Waitsfield, VT?

Waitsfield's violent crime rate is 143.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 691.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Waitsfield?

Public schools in Waitsfield are operated by Harwood Unified Union School District #60. The district has 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1. 73.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Waitsfield, VT a good place to live?

Waitsfield, VT has a population of 228, a median household income of $33,558, 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 Waitsfield?

Waitsfield averages 27.6°F in January and 77.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.2 inches with about 117.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Waitsfield?

Waitsfield, VT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 05673.

What is the population of Waitsfield?

The population of Waitsfield, Vermont is 228 with a median age of 62.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Waitsfield?

Key numbers for living in Waitsfield: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $402,800, median household income $33,558, crime index 36 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Waitsfield side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.