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Highgate, Vermont

town

At a glance

3,528
Population
$280,500
Median home value (all homes)
8% below U.S. median
$355,685
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$895/mo
Median rent
34% below U.S. median
$81,017
Median household income
3% above U.S. median
31 min
Average commute
82.8%
Homes with broadband
2.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 99 — 1% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing10% above
Goods & services0% below
Utilities6% above
Taxes36% below
Insurance34% below
Commute cost14% 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 college27 mi
Nearest community college28 mi
Nearest technical college27 mi
High school graduates85.2%
College graduates19.5%

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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