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Braintree, Vermont

town

At a glance

1,026
Population
$217,700
Median home value (all homes)
28% below U.S. median
$308,450
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$840/mo
Median rent
38% below U.S. median
$79,803
Median household income
2% above U.S. median
26.1 min
Average commute
85.7%
Homes with broadband
5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 92 — 8% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing11% below
Goods & services0% below
Utilities1% below
Taxes36% below
Insurance34% below
Commute cost4% below
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 college5 mi
Nearest community college23 mi
Nearest technical college30 mi
High school graduates94.7%
College graduates30.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Green Mountain Economic Dev Corp.
GMEDC is a private, nonprofit economic development organization in Vermont serving as one of twelve certified Regional Development Corporations; it supports the Upper Connecticut River and White River Valley regions by connecting businesses to financing, technical assistance, and other resources to help them grow and thrive.
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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