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Bakersfield, Vermont

CDP · Franklin County

At a glance

340
Population
$230,600
Median home value (all homes)
24% below U.S. median
$371,275
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$76,667
Median household income
2% below U.S. median
29.8 min
Average commute
92.6%
Homes with broadband
69.87%
Locations with fiber available
11.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

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

Housing6% below
Goods & services1% below
Utilities5% above
Taxes36% below
Insurance34% below
Commute cost10% 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 college12 mi
Nearest community college33 mi
Nearest technical college28 mi
High school graduates95.5%
College graduates36.8%

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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