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Castleton, Vermont

CDP · Rutland County

At a glance

1,052
Population
$436,800
Median home value (all homes)
44% above U.S. median
$334,732
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-08
$1,331/mo
Median rent
1% below U.S. median
10.4 min
Average commute
100%
Homes with broadband
83.64%
Locations with fiber available
9.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 111 — 11% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing62% above
Goods & services0% below
Utilities17% below
Taxes36% below
Insurance34% below
Commute cost62% below
No natural gas service in this area — most homes heat with electricity or propane.
For business: Vermont is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 4/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Castleton University Graduate degrees
Nearest 4-year college0 mi
Nearest community college30 mi
Nearest technical college29 mi
High school graduates76.1%
College graduates40.3%

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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