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Shaftsbury, Vermont

town · Bennington County

At a glance

3,607
Population
$267,300
Median home value (all homes)
12% below U.S. median
$368,679
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,079/mo
Median rent
20% below U.S. median
$86,071
Median household income
10% above U.S. median
24.6 min
Average commute
81.9%
Homes with broadband
2.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 97 — 3% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing6% above
Goods & services0% below
Utilities9% above
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

Nearest 4-year college3 mi
Nearest community college28 mi
Nearest technical college21 mi
High school graduates93.5%
College graduates40.9%

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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