Berkshire Town, VT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 5/10
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
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
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
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
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
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
1,644 332.4M (US)
Median Age
31.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
72.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$76,894 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
37 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$244,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$645 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,273 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
67.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Franklin County
2
Burlington-South Burlington Metro Area
2
Vermont
1

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Franklin County
2
Burlington-South Burlington Metro Area
3
Vermont
2

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 22 15
Feb 2 20 18
Mar 3 18 28
Apr 3 6 42
May 4 0 54
Jun 4 0 63
Jul 5 0 68
Aug 5 0 66
Sep 4 0 58
Oct 4 1 46
Nov 4 8 35
Dec 3 23 22

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 51% of residents leaning left and 43% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (51%) (43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 50%
Hillary Clinton 36%
Other 14%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, VT Franklin Senatorial District, VT Franklin-5 State House District, VT
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Schools

Richford Junior/Senior High School
4 miles, E • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Northern Vermont University
23 miles, S • 1.9 star
Sterling College
28 miles, S • 1.4 star
Saint Michael's College
39 miles, SW • 3.2 star
O'Briens Aveda Institute
40 miles, SW • 1 star
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Hospitals

Northwestern Medical Center Inc
20 miles, W • 3.2 star
Copley Hospital
30 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Airports

Burlington International Airport
40 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Ogdensburg International Airport
135 miles, W • 1 star
Portland International Jetport
151 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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