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Dorset, Vermont

CDP · Bennington County

At a glance

310
Population
$545,600
Median home value (all homes)
80% above U.S. median
$752,859
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$151,087
Median household income
92% above U.S. median
61.9%
Homes with broadband
91.81%
Locations with fiber available
0%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 123 — 23% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing98% above
Goods & services0% below
Utilities13% above
Taxes36% below
Insurance34% below
Commute cost1% 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 college19 mi
Nearest community college30 mi
Nearest technical college27 mi
High school graduates100%
College graduates93.3%

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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