Below Average CostVery SafeHartford School District
White River Junction, VT (Geo. E. Norris print, 1889) · Geo. E. Norris, Brockton, Massachusetts. / Public domainNorth Main Street, White River Junction, VT · Unknown authorUnknown author / Public domainWhite River Junction vt 1915 · Henry Barreuther / Public domain
White River Junction is a small town of 2,766 in Vermont, with a median household income of $66,979
and a 4.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is
2% below the national average.
Strengths:
White River Junction stands out for solid school ratings (A+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether White River Junction is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All White River Junction 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: 98.0
White River Junction's overall cost of living index is 98.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in White River Junction costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.
Metric
White River Junction, VT
National Avg
Median Home Value
$255,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,047
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
43.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$66,979
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
White River Junction's violent crime rate is 47.2 per 100,000 residents
— 88% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
47.2 /100k
Property Crime
306.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
White River Junction is served primarily by Hartford School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
White River Junction, VT
National Avg
School District
Hartford School District
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Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
2
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Student/Teacher Ratio
8.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
32.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
White River Junction sees average highs of 30.3°F in January
and 82.7°F in July,
with 38.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 60.6 inches of snow per year.
White River Junction's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average.
That makes White River Junction roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $255,600 and median rent is $1,047/month.
White River Junction's violent crime rate is 47.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 306.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in White River Junction are operated by Hartford School District.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.4:1. 32.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
White River Junction, VT has a population of 2,766, a median household income of $66,979, and an unemployment rate of 4.6%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
White River Junction averages 30.3°F in January and 82.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.1 inches
with about 60.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
White River Junction, VT is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 05001, 05009.
The population of White River Junction, Vermont is 2,766 with a median age of 33.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in White River Junction: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $255,600, median household income $66,979, crime index 13 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare White River Junction side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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