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Strafford, Vermont

town · Orange County

At a glance

1,372
Population
$431,300
Median home value (all homes)
42% above U.S. median
$410,823
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,125/mo
Median rent
17% below U.S. median
$110,833
Median household income
41% above U.S. median
23 min
Average commute
95.2%
Homes with broadband
3.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 112 — 12% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing60% above
Goods & services0% below
Utilities1% below
Taxes36% below
Insurance34% below
Commute cost15% 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 college8 mi
Nearest community college30 mi
Nearest technical college17 mi
High school graduates98.2%
College graduates53.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Green Mountain Economic Dev Corp.
GMEDC is a private, nonprofit economic development organization in Vermont serving as one of twelve certified Regional Development Corporations; it supports the Upper Connecticut River and White River Valley regions by connecting businesses to financing, technical assistance, and other resources to help them grow and thrive.
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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