B-

Middletown Springs, VT

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Affordability Score: 66/100

Population: 832 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Middletown Springs, VT aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 832 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of B- (66/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $75,417, median home value of $260,800, median rent of $1,208 per month, and 44.2% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. These four metrics alone explain most of the variance between city dashboards.

Cross-agency feeds widen the picture beyond Census demographics. HUD publishes a Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in this county at $1,345 per month (studio $1,019, 1BR $1,026, 3BR $1,638, 4BR $1,987).

Reading the overall grade requires reading all seven dimensions together. The score weights Income 20%, Safety 20%, Housing 15%, Rent 15%, Education 10%, Commute 10%, and Childcare 10%, with each sub-score benchmarked against national percentiles rather than state averages — so the grade is genuinely comparable across any city in the country. Strengths visible in the raw data for Middletown Springs, VT include education, rent. Unemployment currently reads 2.2% and poverty 5.7% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income C+
$75,417
Median household income
Education B+
44.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing C-
3.5x
Home value $260,800 vs income
Commute N/A
N/A
Average commute time
Rent B+
$1,345/mo
2BR fair market rent (21% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare N/A
N/A
Center-based infant care cost

Income & Employment

Median Income
$75,417
▲ 22% vs national
Per Capita Income
$46,295
Unemployment Rate
2.2%
Poverty Rate
5.7%

Housing

Median Home Value
$260,800
▼ 5% vs national
Median Rent
$1,208/mo
Owner Occupied
88.4%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,345/mo
▲ 12% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,019
1BR
$1,026
2BR
$1,345
3BR
$1,638
4BR
$1,987

Safety

Violent Crime Rate
Data Source
FBI UCR (county-level)

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
44.2%
▲ 14 ppt vs national
High School+
70.9%
Median Age
49.9
Avg. Commute

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
Toddler (Center)
Preschool (Center)
School-Age (Center)

What This Means

Middletown Springs, VT receives an overall affordability grade of B- (66/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 832. This area performs well in education and rent. Data was unavailable for commute, safety, childcare — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Middletown Springs, VT affordable?
Middletown Springs, VT receives an overall affordability grade of B- (66/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $75,417. Median home value is $260,800.
What is the cost of living in Middletown Springs?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $1,208/mo. 2BR fair market rent $1,345/mo. Median home value $260,800.
How is the affordability score calculated?
The score evaluates 7 dimensions weighted by importance: Income (20%), Safety (20%), Housing (15%), Rent (15%), Education (10%), Commute (10%), and Childcare (10%). Each metric is compared against national percentile benchmarks from Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data.

Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Source: FBI Uniform Crime Report. Source: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices. Verify with HUD →