What are the schools like in Wells, VT?

Wells is served primarily by Wells Spring Unified Union School District #69. The district operates 2 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.6:1.

What is the median household income in Wells?

The median household income in Wells, VT is $80,875 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 Wells, VT?

Wells has an average high temperature of 30.3°F in January and 83.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 74.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Wells, VT affordable or expensive?

Wells's cost of living index is 97, where 100 represents the national average. This means Wells is 3% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $168,600 and the median rent is $1,208 per month.

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

Wells has a violent crime rate of 154.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1170.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Wells, VT a Good Place to Live?

Wells is a small town of 369 in Vermont, with a median household income of $80,875 . Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is 3% below the national average.

Strengths: Wells stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Wells is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Wells 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: 97.1

Wells's overall cost of living index is 97.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Wells costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.

Metric	Wells, VT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$168,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,208	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	80.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$80,875	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Wells's violent crime rate is 154.7 per 100,000 residents — 59% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

154.7 /100k

Property Crime

1170.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Wells is served primarily by Wells Spring Unified Union School District #69. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Wells, VT	National Avg
School District	Wells Spring Unified Union School District #69	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	18.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Wells sees average highs of 30.3°F in January and 83.5°F in July, with 42.5 inches of annual precipitation and 74.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Wells, VT
Average High — January	30.3°F
Average High — July	83.5°F
Annual Precipitation	42.5"
Annual Snowfall	74.6"

Demographics

Metric	Wells, VT	National Avg
Population	369	—
Median Age	30.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	60.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	85.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	14.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	9.8%	22.2%
65 and over	17.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Granville, NY 3 mi West Pawlet, VT 5 mi Pawlet, VT 6 mi Middletown Springs, VT 6 mi Poultney, VT 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Wells

Wells, VT is covered by 1 ZIP code:

05774

Wells vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wells, VT affordable or expensive?

Wells's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average. That makes Wells roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $168,600 and median rent is $1,208/month.

What is the crime rate in Wells, VT?

Wells's violent crime rate is 154.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1170.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Wells?

Public schools in Wells are operated by Wells Spring Unified Union School District #69. The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1. 18.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Wells, VT a good place to live?

Wells, VT has a population of 369, a median household income of $80,875, 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 Wells?

Wells averages 30.3°F in January and 83.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.5 inches with about 74.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Wells?

Wells, VT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 05774.

What is the population of Wells?

The population of Wells, Vermont is 369 with a median age of 30.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Wells?

Key numbers for living in Wells: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $168,600, median household income $80,875, crime index 47 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wells side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.