St. Albans: Economy & Jobs
St. Albans's typical household earns $57,980 (1.4× below Franklin County median $81,313; 1.4× below Vermont median $82,176), with homes at a median value of $263,400. The surrounding county supports 17,250 jobs (avg $62,487).
- $70,544 avg taxable income per return — higher than the median household income.
Income & Affordability
Median household income $57,980 — below the Vermont median ($82,175). Poverty rate 19.5% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Affordability · Price To Income Ratio | 4.5× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Rent To Income Pct | 23.8% |
| Affordability · Interpretation | moderate |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $26,180 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $1,846,848 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $70,544 |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $60,816 |
| Median Household Income | $57,980 (vs Vermont $82,176) |
| Poverty Rate | 19.5% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | mixed |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Education Healthcare |
| Economic Character · Income Level | middle-class |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $57,980 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 1.0% — below the U.S. average of ~4%. 12% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 12.1% |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Primary Mode | drove alone |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 17,250 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $1,077,913,231 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $62,487 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 300,760 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.0% (vs Vermont 3.8%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 153 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 182,060 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 1,189.90 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Animal Totals, Milk, Crop Totals, Field Crops, Other, Maple Syrup |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 1,089 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 12,979 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 637,869 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 14 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 27 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 10 |
| Local Businesses · Home Centers | 3 |
| Local Businesses · New Car Dealers | 10 |
| Local Businesses · Used Car Dealers | 8 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 31 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 25 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 4 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 12 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (1)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (3)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Hannaford Supermarket 8408 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Total In Area | 28 |
Sources: USDA SNAP — county FIPS aggregate
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | US BANGLADESH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY FOUNDATION INC |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $305,272,748 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 6,112.06 |
| Federal Spending · Population | 49,946 people |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 68.9% |
|---|---|
| Pct Public Transit | 5.0% |
| Pct Walked | 12.1% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 38.7 years (vs Vermont 43.4y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 30.2% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 1 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | strong SS base, hospital access, VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | good |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12