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Reading, Vermont

town

At a glance

699
Population
$377,200
Median home value (all homes)
24% above U.S. median
$449,233
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,100/mo
Median rent
18% below U.S. median
$85,000
Median household income
8% above U.S. median
33.1 min
Average commute
92.3%
Homes with broadband
2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 108 — 8% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing42% above
Goods & services0% below
Utilities4% above
Taxes36% below
Insurance34% below
Commute cost22% 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 college21 mi
Nearest community college15 mi
Nearest technical college17 mi
High school graduates98.6%
College graduates46%

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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