The town of Ira is shaped like a lightning bolt, which is awesome. Ira does not have a store, gas station, stop light or post office, which is a different type of awesome. The town was named for Ira Allen, who fought with the Green Mountain Boys of the Revolutionary War. Historians believe that Ira Allen was never personally invested in the town even though it’s named for him. They also believe the town never had an official sanction for its existence and that its first residents were squatters. Today, though, the town charter is squared away; and town officials do a great job at keeping it that way.
Population: 448
Median Age: 50
Poverty Level: 10%
Avg. Household Size: 2.53
Total Units: 198
Avg. Year Built: 1975
Rental Rate: 8%
Ownership Rate: 91%
Seasonal Units: 8%
Avg. Sale Price: $197,000
EMPLOYMENT INDUSTRIES
Education, Services, Healthcare: 26%
Retail: 15%
Manufacturing: 14%
Ann. Average Wage: $26,193
Avg. Commute: 22 min.
