The Town FilesCraftsbury, Vermont
Town in Orleans County · population 1,343 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $270,500
- Household income
- $83,672
- Jan low / Jul high
- 5° / 79°
- Snow a year
- 130 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 4
- Median age
- 41.5
Craftsbury is a town of 1,343 people in Orleans County, Vermont. The median home is worth $270,500, close to the typical Vermont town ($278,700). It ranks better for families than 90% of Vermont towns, better for first-time buyers than 83% of Vermont towns, more of a college town than 83% of Vermont towns.
How Craftsbury ranks
Percentile among Vermont towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Vermont towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Craftsbury is worth $270,500, close to the typical Vermont town ($278,700). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $83,672, which is more affordable than 76% of Vermont towns. Median rent is $1,091 a month. 82.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Craftsbury | Typical Vermont town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $270,500 | $278,700 |
| Median rent | $1,091 | $1,117 |
| Median household income | $83,672 | $76,895 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 3.6× |
| Homeownership | 82.5% | 81.6% |
| Median year built | 1983 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 14.9% | — |
Who lives in Craftsbury
| People | Craftsbury | Typical Vermont town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.5 | 45.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 25.7% | 22.2% |
| Under 18 | 21.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 46.2% | 38.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.6% | 8.6% |
| Veterans | 5.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.7% | — |
| Work from home | 12.5% | 14.9% |
| Average commute | 27.2 min | 25.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.0% | 89.3% |
Weather in Craftsbury
July highs average 79.0°F and January lows 5.0°F. About 35.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 130.3 inches of snow (typical Vermont town: 84.3 in). Expect about 4 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 172 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Craftsbury since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Vermont town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on June 5, 2010 about 2.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 29, 2012.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 10 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on July 4, 1974.
Severe weather in Orleans County since 1996
Orleans County has been included in 33 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2024 | Flood | DR-4826: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| August 20, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4810: Severe Storm, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| August 8, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3609: Tropical Depression Debby |
| April 19, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4770: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 2, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4762: Severe Storm And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Orleans County
Orleans County had 10,532 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,363 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Craftsbury itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Craftsbury
1 public school with 198 students, about 9.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craftsbury Schools | PK-12 | 198 | 9.9 |
Towns near Craftsbury
- Wolcott, VT5.9 mi · 1,670 people · home $221,300
- Greensboro, VT6.1 mi · 811 people · home $392,400
- Albany, VT6.6 mi · 976 people · home $231,500
- Glover, VT8.0 mi · 1,114 people · home $264,700
- Eden, VT8.7 mi · 1,338 people · home $215,900
- Hyde Park, VT9.1 mi · 3,020 people · home $198,400
- Hardwick, VT9.1 mi · 2,920 people · home $184,700
- Hardwick, VT10.5 mi · 1,269 people · home $180,600
Craftsbury questions
Is Craftsbury, Vermont a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Craftsbury scores better for retirees than 25% of Vermont towns and quieter than 25%. 25.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.5).
How much does a house cost in Craftsbury?
The median owner-occupied home in Craftsbury is valued at $270,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $83,672, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $1,091 a month.
What is the weather like in Craftsbury?
July highs average 79.0°F and January lows 5.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 35.5 inches of precipitation a year and 130.3 inches of snow.
Does Craftsbury get tornadoes?
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Craftsbury since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on June 5, 2010. The typical Vermont town has had 2.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)