White River Junction

White River Junction, Vermont Overview

White River Junction scores 60.2/100 overall (B+), ranking #8 of 20 cities in Vermont — below the state composite of 79.6. Safety is the city’s relative strength at 79/100, while Economy lags at 42/100.

Income & Employment in White River Junction

The median household income in White River Junction is $73,546, 2% below the statewide median of $74,919.

Cost of Living in White River Junction

The median home value is $250,700. Median monthly rent is $1,116. Renters spend 18.2% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in White River Junction

The adult obesity rate in White River Junction is 29.2% (CDC PLACES). The diabetes prevalence rate is 8.6%. Residents report an average of 16.6 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Vermont ranks #3 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in White River Junction

The student-teacher ratio of 9.7:1 indicates smaller class sizes. Local districts invest $27,129 per student, well above the national median. The city has 4 public schools serving 1,236 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in White River Junction

The annual average temperature in White River Junction is 50.3°F. Summers average 67.8°F. Winters average 33.4°F. Precipitation is abundant at 59 inches per year. The average commute of 11.7 minutes is notably short.

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