Census ACS 2023 · 18 metrics compared
Vermont vs New Hampshire
Vermont and New Hampshire compared across 18 demographic and economic metrics. New Hampshire leads in 7 of the comparable categories.
6
Vermont wins
7
New Hampshire wins
| Metric | Vermont | New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 645,254 | 1,387,834 |
| Median Age | 43.0 | 43.2 |
| Median Household Income | $78,024 | $95,628 |
| Per Capita Income | $44,365 | $50,867 |
| Poverty Rate | 5.7% | 4.4% |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.4% | 2.2% |
| Median Home Value | $290,500 | $367,200 |
| Median Rent | $1,193 | $1,423 |
| Homeownership Rate | 72.8% | 72.5% |
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 42.6% | 39.8% |
| High School+ | 94.5% | 94.1% |
| Work From Home | 15.0% | 15.1% |
| Avg Commute (min) | 23.4 | 26.8 |
| White | 91.4% | 88.9% |
| Hispanic | 1.4% | 1.0% |
| Black | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Foreign Born | 46.8% | 51.6% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Vermont has a population of 645,254 compared to New Hampshire's 1,387,834.
Across the metrics compared, Vermont leads in 6 categories while New Hampshire leads in 7. However, "better" depends on what matters most to you, income, cost of living, education, climate, and personal preferences all play a role.
All data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-Year estimates by the US Census Bureau.
Comparison based on American Community Survey 2023 5-Year estimates. Green highlighting indicates the "better" value where applicable (higher income is better, lower poverty is better, etc.). Race and ethnicity metrics are not highlighted as there is no "better" value.