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Charleston, Vermont

town

At a glance

936
Population
$238,000
Median home value (all homes)
22% below U.S. median
$285,839
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$979/mo
Median rent
27% below U.S. median
$49,286
Median household income
37% below U.S. median
26.4 min
Average commute
89.9%
Homes with broadband
2.1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

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

Housing4% below
Goods & services0% below
Utilities8% above
Taxes36% below
Insurance34% below
Commute cost3% 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 college22 mi
Nearest community college48 mi
Nearest technical college60 mi
High school graduates89.9%
College graduates13.6%

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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