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Athens, Vermont

town · Windham County

At a glance

431
Population
$240,400
Median home value (all homes)
21% below U.S. median
$296,041
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,125/mo
Median rent
17% below U.S. median
$68,438
Median household income
13% below U.S. median
35.9 min
Average commute
90.5%
Homes with broadband
2.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 94 — 6% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing3% below
Goods & services0% below
Utilities9% below
Taxes36% below
Insurance34% below
Commute cost32% above
For business: Vermont is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 4/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college10 mi
Nearest community college24 mi
Nearest technical college18 mi
High school graduates92.4%
College graduates30.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Vermont Dept of Economic Development
ThinkVermont is an initiative of the ACCD that provides resources to individuals considering moving to Vermont and to startups or existing businesses relocating or expanding. In Vermont, your business can grow and thrive with the support of technical assistance, incentives, and financing programs that suit your company’s needs.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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