Winooski

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Winooski, VT Area Guide

Avg Rent

$1,951

Population

7,944

Renter Mix

68% Rent

Winooski is great for hiking, brunch, and apartments!

River Diverse Walkable Restaurants Vermont

The city of Winooski is located on its namesake river, north of Burlington. This cozy urban community has many apartments, and the city has embraced smart, sustainable growth over the years. It’s full of diversity – and the short commute into Burlington allows residents to take advantage of growing career opportunities and fun nightlife.

Due to its relatively small size, there aren’t really any distinct neighborhoods. All the amenities are in walking distance of Winooski apartments, including grocery stores and markets, pharmacies, and bakeries. Public transportation – provided by Green Mountain Transit – makes it simple to commute for work or leisure.

Living in the downtown area of Winooski puts you smack-dab in the center of an eclectic mix of upscale restaurants, bars, and cafes. For such a small city, the diversity of dining is truly stunning! Sneakers Bistro, a popular brunch place downtown, has been brewing coffee and flipping pancakes for customers for over three decades!

In addition to great eateries, residents adore being close to Interstate 89, Saint Michael’s College, University of Vermont, and the international airport. Many well-landscaped parks and natural green spaces live here in Winooski. One that’s preferred for hiking? Gilbrook Nature Area.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$63,065

Average: $78,223

Education

3,856

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

4,731

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

35 Years

Largest Age Group

30-39 Years

Approximately 23% of Residents

Under 20

20%

Over 65

13%

Housing Distribution

Winooski has more renters than homeowners.

Renters
68%
Non-Renters
32%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
39%
Other Education
61%

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Winooski, VT is $1,661 for a studio, $1,951 for one bedroom, $2,373 for two bedrooms, and $2,433 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Winooski has increased by 0.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,951/month
747 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,854/month
1,014 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

70 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Schools

J. F. Kennedy Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

433 Students

Winooski Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

139 Students

Winooski High School

Public

Grades 9-12

215 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Perkins Geology Museum
  • Intervale Center
  • Echo Lake Aquarium & Science Center
  • Niquette Bay State Park
  • Shelburne Farms

Airports

  • Patrick Leahy Burlington International
  • Plattsburgh 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.