St. Albans

St. Albans, Vermont Overview

St. Albans faces challenges across several categories, earning a C+ grade (49.7/100) and ranking #20 of 20 cities in Vermont. Even so, the city scores 76/100 in Environment — a relative bright spot compared to its Safety score of 19/100.

Income & Employment in St. Albans

St. Albans’s median income of $53,370 is 29% below the state median, but positive population growth of 1.5% signals that affordability or other factors are still attracting residents. The local unemployment rate is 2.7%.

Safety in St. Albans

With a violent crime rate of 759.1 per 100,000, St. Albans exceeds the Vermont average of 208. Safety is a factor prospective residents should weigh carefully. The property crime rate is 5428.2 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in St. Albans

The median home value is $245,600. Median monthly rent is $1,166.

Health & Wellness in St. Albans

The adult obesity rate in St. Albans is 40.8%, above the national average and a factor in the city’s health profile. The diabetes prevalence rate is 10.8%. Residents report an average of 20 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Vermont ranks #3 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in St. Albans

The student-teacher ratio of 11.5:1 indicates smaller class sizes. Local districts invest $23,840 per student, well above the national median. The city has 4 public schools serving 2,942 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate in St. Albans

The annual average temperature in St. Albans is 48.6°F. Summers average 66.6°F. Winters average 30.5°F. Precipitation is abundant at 59.9 inches per year.

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