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Berkshire, Vermont

town · Franklin County

At a glance

1,745
Population
$244,600
Median home value (all homes)
19% below U.S. median
$308,270
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,525/mo
Median rent
13% above U.S. median
$71,406
Median household income
9% below U.S. median
32.2 min
Average commute
78.6%
Homes with broadband
0.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 95 — 5% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing2% below
Goods & services1% below
Utilities6% above
Taxes36% below
Insurance34% below
Commute cost18% 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 college22 mi
Nearest community college41 mi
Nearest technical college39 mi
High school graduates92.6%
College graduates22%

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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