Median Age
31 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 27% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
20%
Middlebury
Middlebury, VT Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,187
Population
8,909
Renter Mix
42% Rent
Experience small-town charm steeped in natural beauty and culture
Rural
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Family-Friendly
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Close-Knit
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Welcoming
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Active
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Scenic
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Historic
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Idyllic
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Quaint
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College Town
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Nestled in the heart of Vermont’s scenic Champlain Valley, Middlebury is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream, providing access to the expansive Green Mountain National Forest, the 16-mile Trail Around Middlebury, five Lake Champlain Bikeway Routes, and the Middlebury College Snow Bowl. Numerous surrounding lakes, rivers, streams, and creeks present plenty of opportunities for fishing, kayaking, and canoeing near Middlebury as well.
Known as the “cultural and intellectual capital of Vermont,” Middlebury contains an array of historical attractions like the Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History and the Vermont Folklife Center in addition to art galleries, theaters, and live musical performances. Middlebury is also home to a thriving local food scene, with a host of farms, restaurants, and artisan food producers in town as well as a nationally recognized farmer’s market.
Year-round community events bring Middlebury residents together, including the Vermont Chili Festival, Midd Summer Music and Movies, A Very Merry Middlebury, and Spooktacular. Middlebury College hosts a variety of events and programs for the community too. Metropolitan destinations like Montreal, Boston, and New York are just a few hours’ drive from Middlebury.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$76,225
Average: $95,540
Education
3,718
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,820
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Middlebury has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
42%
Non-Renters
58%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
38%
Other Education
62%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Middlebury, VT is $1,625 for a studio, $1,187 for one bedroom, $1,563 for two bedrooms, and $1,810 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Middlebury has increased by 0.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,187/month
503 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Middlebury, VT is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
496 Students
Middlebury Union Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
369 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
522 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Branbury State Park
- Green Mountain National Forest
Military Bases
Airports
- Patrick Leahy Burlington International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.