The Town FilesWhite River Junction, Vermont
Community in Windsor County · population 2,532 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $278,800
- Household income
- $77,168
- Jan low / Jul high
- 9° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 61 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 33.7
White River Junction is a community of 2,532 people in Windsor County, Vermont. The median home is worth $278,800, close to the typical Vermont town ($278,700). It ranks more vibrant than 97% of Vermont towns, more walkable than 96% of Vermont towns, hipper than 96% of Vermont towns.
How White River Junction 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 White River Junction is worth $278,800, close to the typical Vermont town ($278,700). Homes cost about 3.6 times the median household income of $77,168, which is more affordable than 52% of Vermont towns. Median rent is $1,222 a month. 43.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | White River Junction | Typical Vermont town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $278,800 | $278,700 |
| Median rent | $1,222 | $1,117 |
| Median household income | $77,168 | $76,895 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.6× | 3.6× |
| Homeownership | 43.9% | 81.6% |
| Median year built | 1963 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in White River Junction
| People | White River Junction | Typical Vermont town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.7 | 45.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.5% | 22.2% |
| Under 18 | 17.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38.9% | 38.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.1% | 8.6% |
| Veterans | 4.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.9% | — |
| Work from home | 15.7% | 14.9% |
| Average commute | 15.3 min | 25.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.0% | 89.3% |
Weather in White River Junction
July highs average 82.7°F and January lows 9.3°F. About 38.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 60.6 inches of snow (typical Vermont town: 84.3 in). Expect about 11 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 163 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of White River Junction since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Vermont town. The strongest, an F1, struck on August 13, 1999 about 4.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 13, 1999.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 15 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 29, 2012.
Severe weather in Windsor County since 1996
Windsor County has been included in 27 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 8, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3609: Tropical Depression Debby |
| March 2, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4762: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| July 14, 2023 | Flood | DR-4720: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| July 10, 2023 | Flood | EM-3595: Flooding |
| August 22, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3567: Tropical Storm Henri |
Jobs and pay in Windsor County
Windsor County had 23,153 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $62,855 a year. Unemployment was 1.8% in 2023; in White River Junction itself the ACS puts it at 5%.
Public schools in White River Junction
6 public schools with 1,491 students, about 8.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford High School | 9-12 | 505 | 9.5 |
| Hartford Memorial Middle School | 6-8 | 290 | 9.7 |
| Mt. Lebanon School | PK-4 | 255 | 9.8 |
| Dothan Brook School | PK-5 | 235 | 9.8 |
| White River School | PK-5 | 206 | 10.3 |
| Hartford Area Career & Technology Center | 9-12 | — | — |
Towns near White River Junction
- Wilder, VT2.0 mi · 3,071 people · home $273,200
- Hartford, VT3.0 mi · 10,686 people · home $304,500
- Lebanon, NH3.9 mi · 14,282 people · home $385,400
- Hanover, NH5.1 mi · 9,078 people · home $842,600
- Hartland, VT7.3 mi · 3,446 people · home $348,600
- Hanover, NH8.7 mi · 11,870 people · home $824,900
- Norwich, VT8.8 mi · 3,612 people · home $637,500
- Enfield, NH11.0 mi · 4,465 people · home $390,800
White River Junction questions
Is White River Junction, Vermont a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, White River Junction scores better for retirees than 28% of Vermont towns and quieter than 11%. 12.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.7).
How much does a house cost in White River Junction?
The median owner-occupied home in White River Junction is valued at $278,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $77,168, so homes cost about 3.6 times income. Median rent is $1,222 a month.
What is the weather like in White River Junction?
July highs average 82.7°F and January lows 9.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 38.1 inches of precipitation a year and 60.6 inches of snow.
Does White River Junction get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of White River Junction 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)