The Mad River Valley Data Report addresses the requirements of the 1998 Memorandum of Understanding and provides information for community use and planning purposes.
After months of collection, calculation, and analysis, the 2025 Mad River Valley Annual Data Report is here!
Each year, the Mad River Valley Planning District (MRVPD) collects, analyzes, and shares data on community indicators for community use and planning. The effort helps the community understand how it is doing, identify areas for improvement, and ultimately enables data-informed decisions that shape the MRV's future.
The 2025 MRV Data Report focuses on trends in population, housing, economics, the environment, town infrastructure, and more. Within each section, the report explores long-term changes and offers an opportunity to reflect on what they may mean for our community.
Data used in this report is publicly available, except where noted. Sugarbush Resort contributes to the creation of this report and provides data in compliance with its MRVPD MOU. While community-level data can be challenging to gather and interpret in small populations, focusing on the specific story of the Mad River Valley offers valuable insights into local trends, changes, and opportunities.
Our thanks to local contributors, including: the towns of Fayston, Waitsfield, and Warren; the MRV Ambulance Service; the MRV Food Shelf; Mad River Glen; Friends of the Mad River; and the Mad River Conservation Partnership. Additional thanks to the VT Housing Finance Agency, VT Department of Taxes, VT Agency of Commerce & Community Development, VT Agency of Education, Efficiency VT, VT Community Energy Dashboard, Vermont Land Trust, Green Mountain National Forest, and VT State Police.