Waterford Town, VT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
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
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
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
1,463 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
69.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
39.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$103,000 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
3.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$256,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$715 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$800 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
86.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Caledonia County
1
Vermont
1
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Caledonia County
2
Vermont
2
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 50% of residents leaning left and 42% leaning right.

Liberal (51%) (43%) 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 2 21 15
Feb 2 17 18
Mar 2 14 28
Apr 3 5 42
May 3 2 54
Jun 4 0 63
Jul 4 0 67
Aug 4 0 65
Sep 3 0 57
Oct 4 4 45
Nov 3 7 34
Dec 3 22 22

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Schools

Colleges

Goddard College
26 miles, W · 1star
Sterling College
30 miles, NW · 1.4star
Community College of Vermont
32 miles, W · 1.4star

Hospitals

Littleton Regional Healthcare
6 miles, SE · 4.1star
Cottage Hospital
16 miles, SW · 3.2star
Weeks Medical Center
21 miles, E · 4.1star

Airports

Burlington International Airport
61 miles, NW · 1.4star
Portland International Jetport
95 miles, SE · 1.9star
Manchester Airport
102 miles, S · 1.4star