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Is White River Junction a Good Place to Live? White River Junction, Vermont: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
White River Junction ranks #167 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #32 of 234 towns and #8 of 20 in Vermont. Against similar-size cities it stands out for short commutes (15.3 min, #47 of 234), with no measure in the bottom quarter.
White River Junction by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with White River Junction's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
No crime figure is shown for White River Junction: no police agency reports to the FBI for it alone. See Is White River Junction safe?
What is the cost of living in White River Junction?
White River Junction's cost of living index is 96.4, 4% below the US level of 100 and #511 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,222/mo against $1,138/mo in similar-size cities. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $278,800.
| Measure | White River Junction | VermontVT | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 94.3 · US 100 | 96.4#511 of 1,308 | 98 | 94.3 | 100 |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $280,200 | $278,800#471 of 1,309 | — | $280,200 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,138/mo | $1,222/mo#460 of 1,309 | — | $1,138/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.7x | 3.6x#435 of 1,309 | — | 3.7x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 19.3% | 19%#337 of 1,309 | — | 19.3% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Vermont is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Is White River Junction safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for White River Junction alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a White River Junction crime rate or rank it on safety. Vermont as a whole records 214 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What do people earn in White River Junction?
The median household in White River Junction earns $77,168, 7% below the US figure of $83,163 and 7% below Vermont ($82,730). 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | White River Junction | VermontVT | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $73,239 · US $83,163 | $77,168#671 of 1,312 | $82,730 | $73,239 | $83,163 |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.4% | 12.1%#656 of 1,312 | — | 11.4% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Vermont is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in White River Junction?
The median resident of White River Junction is 33.7 years old, against 38.6 in similar-size cities. 38.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #492 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 43.9% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | White River Junction | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 38.6 | 33.7 | 38.6 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 29.2% | 38.9%#492 of 1,312 | 29.2% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 65.1% | 43.9% | 65.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are White River Junction's schools and health?
There is no city graduation rate for White River Junction; its public schools have 9.7 students per teacher and spend $27,129 per pupil. 29.2% of adults are obese and 8.6% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 34.5% and 10.7%.
| Measure | White River Junction | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 14.1 | 9.7#7 of 1,188 | 14.1 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $14,825 | $27,129#31 of 1,188 | $14,825 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 34.5% | 29.2%#350 of 1,311 | 34.5% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.7% | 8.6%#159 of 1,311 | 10.7% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.8% | 16.6%#541 of 1,311 | 16.8% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 8.6% | 6.4%#186 of 1,311 | 8.6% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. 1,001 students are enrolled in White River Junction's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in White River Junction?
The average commute in White River Junction is 15.3 minutes (Vermont 23.9); 1.6% of workers take transit and 15.7% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index White River Junction scores 14.8 of 20 (above average walkable), #57 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 68°F and winters 23°F, with 38.1 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | White River Junction | VermontVT | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 20.4 min | 15.3 min#70 of 1,312 | 23.9 min | 20.4 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4.8% | 0.4%#6 of 1,312 | 6.4% | 4.8% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 75% | 66.4% | 67.9% | 75% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 0.3% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 2% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 2% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0% | 8% | 0.5% | 0% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 9.5% | 15.7% | 16% | 9.5% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 8.8 | 14.8#57 of 1,312 | — | 8.8 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Vermont is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30.3 | 9.3 | 2.3 |
| Feb | 33.9 | 11 | 2.1 |
| Mar | 43 | 20.7 | 2.7 |
| Apr | 56.6 | 31.9 | 3 |
| May | 69.7 | 43.7 | 3.3 |
| Jun | 77.9 | 52.4 | 3.8 |
| Jul | 82.7 | 57.8 | 4 |
| Aug | 81.1 | 56.2 | 3.6 |
| Sep | 72.9 | 48.6 | 3.4 |
| Oct | 59.8 | 37.4 | 4 |
| Nov | 46.8 | 27.7 | 3 |
| Dec | 35.5 | 18.1 | 2.8 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Lebanon Muni Airport.
| Measure | White River Junction | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 47.7°F | 46°F | 47.7°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 69.6°F | 68°F | 69.6°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 26.8°F | 23°F | 26.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.5 in | 38.1 in | 36.5 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Lebanon Muni Airport.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in White River Junction?
The EPA has no air-quality monitor in White River Junction's county, so we have no air reading for it. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Windsor County's biggest natural hazard losses in inland flooding, ice storm, and hurricane, with expected yearly losses of 0.14% of building value, lower than 56% of US counties.
| Measure | White River Junction | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.14% | 0.14%#612 of 1,312 | 0.14% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Windsor County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Windsor County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Inland flooding | 0.11% | 78% of counties |
| Ice storm | 0.0014% | 68% of counties |
| Hurricane | 0.0049% | 66% of counties |
| Strong wind | 0.0016% | 44% of counties |
| Earthquake | 0.002% | 42% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.0018% | 21% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does White River Junction compare with similar-size cities?
White River Junction is one of 234 places under 25,000 people we track and ranks #32 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 3,364.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White River Junction, VTPop. 3,364 | #167 | 65.5 | $77,168 | $1,222/mo | no data | 15.3 min |
| Caribou, MEPop. 7,382 | #615 | 56.5 | $53,709 | $757/mo | 82 | 14.7 min |
| Elsmere, DEPop. 6,203 | #971 | 50.6 | $67,944 | $1,339/mo | 144 | 24.4 min |
| Lewistown, MTPop. 6,087 | #1094 | 48.0 | $48,750 | $1,007/mo | 639 | 12.7 min |
| Chena Ridge, AKPop. 5,881 | #186 | 64.9 | $133,775 | $1,110/mo | no data | 20.9 min |
| Buffalo, WYPop. 4,572 | #595 | 56.8 | $62,629 | $1,019/mo | 106 | 12.9 min |
| Dakota Dunes, SDPop. 3,936 | #93 | 68.7 | $136,125 | $1,225/mo | no data | 12.1 min |
| Narragansett Pier, RIPop. 3,167 | #782 | 53.6 | $82,192 | $1,649/mo | no data | 26.5 min |
| Beulah, NDPop. 3,040 | #399 | 60.1 | $76,848 | $1,075/mo | 131 | 14.7 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does White River Junction compare with the rest of Vermont?
White River Junction ranks #8 of the 20 Vermont cities we track, with a score of 65.5 against Vermont's statewide 74. Its households earn 7% below the Vermont median.
| City | Rank in VT | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlebury, VTPop. 7,220 | #1 | 76.4 | $86,250 | $1,201/mo | 54 |
| Shelburne, VTPop. 6,499 | #2 | 76.0 | $109,583 | $1,439/mo | 61 |
| Essex Junction, VTPop. 10,803 | #3 | 70.9 | $89,257 | $1,544/mo | no data |
| Montpelier, VTPop. 8,014 | #4 | 69.9 | $81,030 | $1,302/mo | 343 |
| South Burlington, VTPop. 20,756 | #5 | 69.6 | $106,667 | $1,787/mo | 231 |
| Winooski, VTPop. 8,293 | #6 | 69.2 | $79,522 | $1,643/mo | 272 |
| Milton, VTPop. 3,555 | #7 | 67.5 | $77,550 | $1,471/mo | county/metro |
| White River Junction, VTPop. 3,364 | #8 | 65.5 | $77,168 | $1,222/mo | no data |
| Burlington, VTPop. 44,675 | #9 | 64.4 | $71,109 | $1,649/mo | 483 |
| Brattleboro, VTPop. 7,657 | #10 | 62.6 | $52,734 | $1,113/mo | county/metro |
| St. Johnsbury, VTPop. 5,859 | #11 | 61.3 | $53,711 | $912/mo | 203 |
| Springfield, VTPop. 4,237 | #12 | 60.2 | $46,760 | $818/mo | county/metro |
| Northfield, VTPop. 3,766 | #13 | 59.9 | $60,789 | $997/mo | county/metro |
| Rutland, VTPop. 15,712 | #14 | 57.9 | $57,675 | $995/mo | 464 |
| Bennington, VTPop. 9,245 | #15 | 56.7 | $54,257 | $1,115/mo | county/metro |
| Wilder, VTPop. 3,087 | #16 | 55.6 | $75,143 | $1,142/mo | no data |
| St. Albans, VTPop. 6,954 | #17 | 53.1 | $57,980 | $1,150/mo | 735 |
| Barre, VTPop. 8,412 | #18 | 52.5 | $65,625 | $1,093/mo | 533 |
| Bellows Falls, VTPop. 2,891 | #19 | 52.2 | $56,086 | $1,038/mo | 110 |
| Newport, VTPop. 4,394 | #20 | 51.8 | $54,646 | $850/mo | 395 |
All 20 Vermont cities we track, by overall score. Vermont statewide: median income $82,730, violent crime 214.4 per 100,000.
How is White River Junction's score calculated?
White River Junction scores 65.5 out of 100, #167 of 1,312 (grade A, which follows rank). It is scored on the 8 of 11 categories with local data; safety, growth, and outdoor access are left out rather than filled with Vermont's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data, some inputs missing · 20% of score
Median household income and unemployment in White River Junction. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 41.9.
36.7 - HealthCity data · 16% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in White River Junction. Similar-size median 56.5.
67.3 - EducationCity data, some inputs missing · 16% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in White River Junction's public schools. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 62.6.
100.0 - AffordabilityCity data · 13% of score
White River Junction's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 74.8.
73.3 - Household financesCity data · 11% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in White River Junction. Similar-size median 50.8.
51.5 - TransportationCity data · 9% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in White River Junction. Similar-size median 48.3.
68.8 - WalkabilityCity data · 9% of score
The EPA's walkability index across White River Junction's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 41.1.
72.6 - EnvironmentCity data, some inputs missing · 5% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 59.2.
55.8 - SafetyNot scored
No FBI figures from a police agency serving White River Junction alone.
— - GrowthNot scored
The Census does not estimate yearly population for White River Junction.
— - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: White River Junction's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 234 places under 25,000 people we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories White River Junction has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in White River Junction
Is White River Junction, VT a good place to live?
White River Junction ranks #167 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #32 of 234 towns and #8 of 20 in Vermont. Against similar-size cities it stands out for short commutes (15.3 min, #47 of 234), with no measure in the bottom quarter.
What is the cost of living in White River Junction?
White River Junction's cost of living index is 96.4, 4% below the US level of 100 and #511 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,222/mo against $1,138/mo in similar-size cities. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $278,800.
Is White River Junction safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for White River Junction alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a White River Junction crime rate or rank it on safety. Vermont as a whole records 214 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What is the median household income in White River Junction?
The median household in White River Junction earns $77,168, 7% below the US figure of $83,163 and 7% below Vermont ($82,730). 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
How much is rent in White River Junction?
Median rent in White River Junction is $1,222/mo (Census), #460 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent takes 19% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in White River Junction?
The Census median value of owner-occupied homes in White River Junction is $278,800, #471 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest).
How are the public schools in White River Junction?
There is no city graduation rate for White River Junction; its public schools have 9.7 students per teacher and spend $27,129 per pupil.
How long is the commute in White River Junction?
The average commute is 15.3 minutes, #70 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 23.9 minutes across Vermont. 0.4% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in White River Junction?
White River Junction averages 46°F over the year, 68°F in summer and 23°F in winter, with 38.1 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is White River Junction walkable?
White River Junction scores 14.8 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (above average walkable), #57 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is White River Junction at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Windsor County's biggest natural hazard losses in inland flooding, ice storm, and hurricane, with expected yearly losses of 0.14% of building value, lower than 56% of US counties.
Who lives in White River Junction?
White River Junction has 3,364 residents. The median resident of White River Junction is 33.7 years old, against 38.6 in similar-size cities. 38.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #492 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 43.9% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does White River Junction compare with the rest of Vermont?
White River Junction ranks #8 of the 20 Vermont cities we track, with a score of 65.5 against Vermont's statewide 74. Its households earn 7% below the Vermont median.
What cities are similar in size to White River Junction?
The tracked cities in other states closest to White River Junction's population of 3,364 are Caribou, ME (#615 overall), Elsmere, DE (#971 overall), Lewistown, MT (#1094 overall), Chena Ridge, AK (#186 overall), and Buffalo, WY (#595 overall). White River Junction is #167.