Castleton, VT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
1,058 332.4M (US)
Median Age
20.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
50.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$71,146 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
15 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
23.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$276,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$703 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$710 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
50.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Rutland County
1
Rutland Urban Area
1
Vermont
1

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Rutland County
1
Rutland Urban Area
1
Vermont
2

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 56% of residents leaning left and 37% leaning right.

Liberal (56%) (37%) Conservative

Climate

Warm-summer continental climate. Warm summers and cold winters with substantial seasonal variation. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 19 18
Feb 2 15 22
Mar 3 14 31
Apr 3 3 44
May 4 0 56
Jun 4 0 65
Jul 4 0 69
Aug 4 0 68
Sep 4 0 60
Oct 4 0 47
Nov 4 4 37
Dec 3 16 24

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

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Schools

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Colleges

Castleton University
<1 miles, NE · 2.3star
Green Mountain College
7 miles, SW · 1.4star
College of St Joseph
9 miles, SE · 1.9star
Middlebury College
28 miles, NE · 3.7star
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Hospitals

Rutland Regional Medical Center
11 miles, SE · 4.1star
Porter Hospital, Inc
27 miles, NE · 4.1star
Glens Falls Hospital
31 miles, W · 2.3star
Gifford Medical Center
34 miles, E · 4.1star
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Airports

Burlington International Airport
60 miles, NE · 1.4star
Albany International Airport
67 miles, SW · 1.9star
Manchester Airport
100 miles, SE · 1.4star
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