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Wells River, Vermont

village · Orange County

At a glance

340
Population
$170,800
Median home value (all homes)
44% below U.S. median
$241,418
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$900/mo
Median rent
33% below U.S. median
$38,688
Median household income
51% below U.S. median
33.6 min
Average commute
88.3%
Homes with broadband
98.24%
Locations with fiber available
9.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 89 — 11% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing26% below
Goods & services0% below
Utilities23% above
Taxes36% below
Insurance34% below
Commute cost24% 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 college27 mi
Nearest technical college39 mi
High school graduates78.1%
College graduates16.3%

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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