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West Rutland, Vermont

CDP · Rutland County

At a glance

2,125
Population
$194,200
Median home value (all homes)
36% below U.S. median
$219,386
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$883/mo
Median rent
34% below U.S. median
$53,393
Median household income
32% below U.S. median
21.8 min
Average commute
90.2%
Homes with broadband
88.12%
Locations with fiber available
1.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 90 — 10% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing18% below
Goods & services0% below
Utilities4% above
Taxes36% below
Insurance34% below
Commute cost20% 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 college2 mi
Nearest community college35 mi
Nearest technical college33 mi
High school graduates95.6%
College graduates34.4%

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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