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Wells, Vermont

CDP · Rutland County

At a glance

308
Population
$194,000
Median home value (all homes)
36% below U.S. median
$336,402
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$74,375
Median household income
5% below U.S. median
65.3 min
Average commute
89.1%
Homes with broadband
91.73%
Locations with fiber available
0%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 91 — 9% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing18% below
Goods & services0% below
Utilities18% below
Taxes36% below
Insurance34% below
Commute cost140% 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 college6 mi
Nearest community college24 mi
Nearest technical college22 mi
High school graduates96.6%
College graduates13.5%

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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