The Town FilesUnderhill, Vermont
Town in Chittenden County · population 3,129 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $446,000
- Household income
- $92,267
- Jan low / Jul high
- 6° / 69°
- Snow a year
- 235 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 38.1
Underhill is a town of 3,129 people in Chittenden County, Vermont. The median home is worth $446,000, above the typical Vermont town ($278,700). It ranks better for families than 98% of Vermont towns, better for first-time buyers than 97% of Vermont towns, more upscale than 85% of Vermont towns.
- #3 in The 50 Snowiest Small Towns in America
- #3 in The 50 Snowiest Places in America
- #3 in The 25 Best Small Towns for First-Time Home Buyers in Vermont
- #4 in The 17 Best Small Towns for Families in Vermont
- #27 in The 50 Best Small Towns for Young Families in America
- #28 in The 50 Best Places for Young Families in America
How Underhill 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 Underhill is worth $446,000, above the typical Vermont town ($278,700). Homes cost about 4.8 times the median household income of $92,267, which is more affordable than 13% of Vermont towns. 79.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Underhill | Typical Vermont town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $446,000 | $278,700 |
| Median rent | — | $1,117 |
| Median household income | $92,267 | $76,895 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.8× | 3.6× |
| Homeownership | 79.8% | 81.6% |
| Median year built | 1979 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Underhill
| People | Underhill | Typical Vermont town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.1 | 45.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.6% | 22.2% |
| Under 18 | 27.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 50.1% | 38.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.4% | 8.6% |
| Veterans | 3.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.6% | — |
| Work from home | 19.4% | 14.9% |
| Average commute | 32.7 min | 25.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 100.0% | 89.3% |
Weather in Underhill
July highs average 69.0°F and January lows 5.7°F. About 81.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 234.9 inches of snow (typical Vermont town: 84.3 in). Expect about 0 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 198 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Underhill since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Vermont town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on June 24, 1960 about 6.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 7, 1986.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 27 times; the largest was 3.30 inches on July 16, 2009.
Severe weather in Chittenden County since 1996
Chittenden County has been included in 32 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| 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 |
| April 19, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4770: Severe Winter Storm |
| July 14, 2023 | Flood | DR-4720: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| July 10, 2023 | Flood | EM-3595: Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Chittenden County
Chittenden County had 103,301 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $73,186 a year. Unemployment was 1.6% in 2023; in Underhill itself the ACS puts it at 2.2%.
Towns near Underhill
- Jericho, VT6.7 mi · 5,104 people · home $493,100
- Cambridge, VT6.7 mi · 3,839 people · home $343,000
- Essex, VT8.2 mi · 22,094 people · home $447,300
- Stowe, VT9.1 mi · 5,223 people · home $647,800
- Morristown, VT11.9 mi · 5,434 people · home $298,600
- Essex Junction, VT11.9 mi · 10,590 people · home $407,500
- Johnson, VT12.0 mi · 3,491 people · home $169,400
- Richmond, VT12.1 mi · 4,167 people · home $432,200
Underhill questions
Is Underhill, Vermont a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Underhill scores better for retirees than 28% of Vermont towns and quieter than 39%. 17.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.1).
How much does a house cost in Underhill?
The median owner-occupied home in Underhill is valued at $446,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $92,267, so homes cost about 4.8 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Underhill?
July highs average 69.0°F and January lows 5.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 81.1 inches of precipitation a year and 234.9 inches of snow.
Does Underhill get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Underhill since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on June 24, 1960. 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)