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West Fairlee, Vermont

town · Orange County

At a glance

711
Population
$237,200
Median home value (all homes)
22% below U.S. median
$338,537
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,113/mo
Median rent
17% below U.S. median
$76,500
Median household income
3% below U.S. median
28.2 min
Average commute
81.7%
Homes with broadband
2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 94 — 6% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing4% below
Goods & services0% below
Utilities2% above
Taxes36% below
Insurance34% below
Commute cost4% 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 college15 mi
Nearest community college30 mi
Nearest technical college21 mi
High school graduates95.3%
College graduates44.6%

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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