Braintree Town, VT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
1,059 332.4M (US)
Median Age
56.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
27.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$75,481 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
30 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$195,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$635 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$548 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
67.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Orange County
1
Lebanon-Claremont Urban 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

Orange County
1
Lebanon-Claremont Urban Area
2
Vermont
2

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 22 16
Feb 3 19 19
Mar 3 18 28
Apr 3 5 42
May 4 0 54
Jun 4 0 62
Jul 4 0 67
Aug 4 0 65
Sep 4 0 57
Oct 4 1 45
Nov 4 6 35
Dec 3 20 23

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 57% of residents leaning left and 37% leaning right.

Liberal (57%) (37%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 32%
Hillary Clinton 55%
Other 13%

Schools

Braintree School
1 miles, SW
Randolph Union High School
4 miles, S 4.6 star

Colleges

Vermont Technical College
6 miles, SE 2.8 star
Norwich University
12 miles, NE 3.2 star

Hospitals

Gifford Medical Center
4 miles, S 4.1 star
Central Vermont Medical Center
19 miles, NE 5 star
Porter Hospital, Inc
23 miles, NW 4.1 star

Airports

Burlington International Airport
41 miles, N 1.4 star
Manchester Airport
96 miles, S 1.4 star
Albany International Airport
100 miles, SW 1.9 star