About
Life in Rutland
Moving to Rutland means trading big-city convenience for a genuinely affordable small-city lifestyle where you actually know your neighbors. At a median home value around $186,000 and rent hovering near $995 a month, your paycheck stretches further here than in most of New England—especially if you land one of the steady jobs in healthcare, education, or local services, where the 2.7% unemployment rate suggests real opportunity. The job market isn't flashy, but it's stable; most people aren't commuting more than 15 minutes, which means you reclaim time that city dwellers spend in traffic.
Rutland at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
49.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
15.3%
Foreign-Born
2.1%
Broadband Internet
85.0%
of households
Population Growth
-2.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics2.1% foreign-born, most often from Canada
Who lives in Rutland: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Rutland, the largest foreign-born group is from Canada (15.2%), and 1.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
15.5%
of residents
65 and Older
26.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
16.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
41.9%
of households
Married Couples
36.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.02
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 19% below VT average
Rent, home values, and income in Rutland
In Rutland, rent runs 19% below the VT average, and home values are 41% below the VT average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
50.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
30.2%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$4,657
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
54.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Vacant Homes
13.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $286,200 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for VT
Unemployment in Rutland
Unemployment in Rutland is close to the VT average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Rutland Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute16 min avg
How Rutland residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Rutland, most residents drive alone to work (80%), and 85% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 6 mi
Rutland - Southern Vermont Regional Airport (RUT)
Regional airport · few flights4,986 passengers boarded in 2025
- 116 mi
Bradley International Airport (BDL)
Medium hub3.3M passengers boarded in 2025
- 131 mi
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Major hub21.0M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 41% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Rutland runs 41% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
464.2
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
3,107.3
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Rutland Police Department
Natural DisastersWinter Weather most common — 14 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
50.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Rutland County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Rutland County, which includes Rutland, the most common type is winter weather, with 14 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2024 | 20 | Winter Storm | $331,000 |
| 2023 | 20 | Winter Weather | $867,000 |
| 2022 | 16 | Winter Storm | $813,000 |
| 2021 | 17 | Winter Weather | $289,000 |
| 2020 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $280,000 |
| 2019 | 19 | Winter Storm | $1.4M |
| 2018 | 17 | Winter Storm | $452,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Rutland County, county-wide
Air Quality37 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Rutland County, which includes Rutland, is typically good — 283 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
37
Good Days
283
per year
Moderate Days
80
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Rutland County, county-wide
Climate78°F summers, 11°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Rutland has mild summers (avg high 78°F) and very cold winters (avg low 11°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
55°/30°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
78°/54°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
58°/36°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
32°/11°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
40.3"
Annual Snowfall
74.6"
Hot Days/Year
4
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
164
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
143
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29°F | 8°F | 2.69" |
| Feb | 32°F | 9°F | 2.16" |
| Mar | 41°F | 18°F | 2.73" |
| Apr | 55°F | 31°F | 3.11" |
| May | 68°F | 42°F | 3.63" |
| Jun | 76°F | 52°F | 4.26" |
| Jul | 80°F | 56°F | 4.56" |
| Aug | 78°F | 54°F | 3.98" |
| Sep | 71°F | 46°F | 3.41" |
| Oct | 58°F | 35°F | 3.98" |
| Nov | 46°F | 26°F | 2.76" |
| Dec | 35°F | 16°F | 3.02" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Rutland
Rutland has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
3.7%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Rutland Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education16.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Rutland
Rutland's student/teacher ratio is 16.2:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 33.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
5
within city limits
College Degree Rate
33.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park, 22 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Rutland
Rutland has 6 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park (22 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park
National Historical Park
22 mi awaySaint-Gaudens National Historical Park
National Historical Park
31 mi awaySaratoga National Historical Park
National Historical Park
54 mi awayColtsville National Historical Park
National Historical Park
80 mi awayMartin Van Buren National Historic Site
National Historic Site
93 mi awayNew England National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
94 mi awayPublic Libraries in Rutland
Rutland Free
10 Court St., Rutland
Cities Near Rutland
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Rutland FAQ
Is Rutland, Vermont affordable?⌄
Rutland's median rent is $995/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $57,675/year. Median home value is $185,500.
Is Rutland, Vermont safe?⌄
Rutland's violent crime rate was 464 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 3107 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Rutland, Vermont?⌄
Rutland has an unemployment rate of 2.9%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Rutland, Vermont?⌄
The cost of living in Rutland is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $995/month and median household income is $57,675/year. The median home value is $185,500. About 50% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Rutland, Vermont?⌄
The average commute in Rutland is 16 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from