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Plainfield, Vermont

CDP · Washington County

At a glance

450
Population
$173,600
Median home value (all homes)
43% below U.S. median
$362,084
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,114/mo
Median rent
17% below U.S. median
$46,987
Median household income
40% below U.S. median
24.4 min
Average commute
95.7%
Homes with broadband
1.71%
Locations with fiber available
0%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 87 — 13% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing25% below
Goods & services0% below
Utilities14% below
Taxes36% below
Insurance34% below
Commute cost10% below
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:
Goddard College Graduate degrees
Nearest 4-year college2 mi
Nearest community college8 mi
Nearest technical college37 mi
High school graduates100%
College graduates31.1%

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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