The Town FilesSheffield, Vermont
Town in Caledonia County · population 682 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $171,900
- Household income
- $58,333
- Jan low / Jul high
- 4° / 76°
- Snow a year
- 142 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 3
- Median age
- 42.0
Sheffield is a town of 682 people in Caledonia County, Vermont. The median home is worth $171,900, below the typical Vermont town ($278,700). It ranks better for cycling than 94% of Vermont towns, quieter than 93% of Vermont towns, better transit than 90% of Vermont towns.
How Sheffield 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 Sheffield is worth $171,900, below the typical Vermont town ($278,700). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $58,333, which is more affordable than 89% of Vermont towns. Median rent is $967 a month. 83.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Sheffield | Typical Vermont town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $171,900 | $278,700 |
| Median rent | $967 | $1,117 |
| Median household income | $58,333 | $76,895 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 3.6× |
| Homeownership | 83.7% | 81.6% |
| Median year built | 1987 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 26.9% | — |
Who lives in Sheffield
| People | Sheffield | Typical Vermont town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.0 | 45.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.2% | 22.2% |
| Under 18 | 17.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.1% | 38.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.6% | 8.6% |
| Veterans | 7.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.1% | — |
| Work from home | 6.1% | 14.9% |
| Average commute | 30.1 min | 25.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.9% | 89.3% |
Weather in Sheffield
July highs average 76.0°F and January lows 4.2°F. About 47.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 141.7 inches of snow (typical Vermont town: 84.3 in). Expect about 1 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 177 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Sheffield since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Vermont town. The strongest, an F1, struck on August 13, 1999 about 4.6 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 18 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on July 4, 1974.
Severe weather in Caledonia County since 1996
Caledonia County has been included in 31 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, biological.
| 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 |
| July 14, 2023 | Flood | DR-4720: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| July 10, 2023 | Flood | EM-3595: Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Caledonia County
Caledonia County had 11,117 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,371 a year. Unemployment was 2.3% in 2023; in Sheffield itself the ACS puts it at 0.9%.
Public schools in Sheffield
1 public school with 146 students, about 11.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millers Run School | PK-8 | 146 | 11.2 |
Towns near Sheffield
- Sutton, VT4.1 mi · 913 people · home $231,100
- Wheelock, VT6.0 mi · 759 people · home $189,600
- Glover, VT6.6 mi · 1,114 people · home $264,700
- Lyndon, VT7.8 mi · 5,491 people · home $227,000
- Barton, VT8.1 mi · 690 people · home $146,900
- Greensboro, VT9.0 mi · 811 people · home $392,400
- Burke, VT9.1 mi · 1,651 people · home $340,600
- Barton, VT9.1 mi · 2,872 people · home $201,200
Sheffield questions
Is Sheffield, Vermont a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Sheffield scores better for retirees than 23% of Vermont towns and quieter than 93%. 19.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.0).
How much does a house cost in Sheffield?
The median owner-occupied home in Sheffield is valued at $171,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $58,333, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $967 a month.
What is the weather like in Sheffield?
July highs average 76.0°F and January lows 4.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.5 inches of precipitation a year and 141.7 inches of snow.
Does Sheffield get tornadoes?
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Sheffield since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on August 13, 1999. 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)