The Town FilesRoxbury, Vermont
Town in Washington County · population 678 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $242,600
- Household income
- $73,214
- Jan low / Jul high
- 6° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 124 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 35.6
Roxbury is a town of 678 people in Washington County, Vermont. The median home is worth $242,600, below the typical Vermont town ($278,700). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 99% of Vermont towns, better for young professionals than 99% of Vermont towns, more of a college town than 99% of Vermont towns.
How Roxbury 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 Roxbury is worth $242,600, below the typical Vermont town ($278,700). Homes cost about 3.3 times the median household income of $73,214, which is more affordable than 70% of Vermont towns. Median rent is $950 a month. 94.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Roxbury | Typical Vermont town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $242,600 | $278,700 |
| Median rent | $950 | $1,117 |
| Median household income | $73,214 | $76,895 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.3× | 3.6× |
| Homeownership | 94.0% | 81.6% |
| Median year built | 1974 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 19.8% | — |
Who lives in Roxbury
| People | Roxbury | Typical Vermont town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.6 | 45.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.7% | 22.2% |
| Under 18 | 30.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.9% | 38.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 27.2% | 8.6% |
| Veterans | 7.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.5% | — |
| Work from home | 5.2% | 14.9% |
| Average commute | 26.3 min | 25.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 71.7% | 89.3% |
Weather in Roxbury
July highs average 80.9°F and January lows 6.3°F. About 44.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 124.2 inches of snow (typical Vermont town: 84.3 in). Expect about 6 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 181 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Roxbury since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Vermont town. The strongest, an EF0, struck on July 16, 2009 about 10.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 16, 2009.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 24 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on July 21, 2010.
Severe weather in Washington County since 1996
Washington County has been included in 33 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 20, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4810: Severe Storm, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| August 8, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3609: Tropical Depression Debby |
| July 14, 2023 | Flood | DR-4720: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| July 10, 2023 | Flood | EM-3595: Flooding |
| March 20, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4695: Severe Storm And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Washington County
Washington County had 33,484 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $67,784 a year. Unemployment was 2% in 2023; in Roxbury itself the ACS puts it at 0.6%.
Public schools in Roxbury
1 public school with 42 students, about 14.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roxbury Village School | PK-4 | 42 | 14.0 |
Towns near Roxbury
- Northfield, VT6.0 mi · 5,918 people · home $274,400
- Northfield, VT6.7 mi · 3,757 people · home $241,400
- Braintree, VT6.9 mi · 1,207 people · home $217,700
- Brookfield, VT7.6 mi · 1,244 people · home $339,300
- Warren, VT7.9 mi · 1,977 people · home $569,300
- Waitsfield, VT8.7 mi · 1,844 people · home $422,400
- Williamstown, VT9.6 mi · 1,264 people · home $211,300
- Williamstown, VT9.9 mi · 3,515 people · home $234,900
Roxbury questions
Is Roxbury, Vermont a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Roxbury scores better for retirees than 72% of Vermont towns and quieter than 9%. 18.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.6).
How much does a house cost in Roxbury?
The median owner-occupied home in Roxbury is valued at $242,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $73,214, so homes cost about 3.3 times income. Median rent is $950 a month.
What is the weather like in Roxbury?
July highs average 80.9°F and January lows 6.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 44.7 inches of precipitation a year and 124.2 inches of snow.
Does Roxbury get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Roxbury since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF0 on July 16, 2009. 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)