Cost of Living in Lyndonville, VT

With a cost of living index of 92, Lyndonville, VT is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 8% cheaper than the national average and in line with the Vermont state average. Lyndonville is a small community of 1,229 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Lyndonville's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,083 (18% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $290,000 (5% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 6.6x the median household income — a challenging ratio that puts homeownership out of reach for many residents.

The median household income in Lyndonville is $43,693, which is 42% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 30% of household income on rent. This is near the 30% threshold that financial experts generally consider the upper limit of affordability. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.