Charleston 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 9/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
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
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
874 332.4M (US)
Median Age
56.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
14.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$40,625 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
31 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$185,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$731 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,009 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
66.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Orleans County
2
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

Orleans County
1
Vermont
2
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 22 13
Feb 2 20 17
Mar 3 17 26
Apr 3 6 41
May 4 0 53
Jun 4 0 62
Jul 5 0 66
Aug 5 0 64
Sep 4 0 57
Oct 5 1 45
Nov 4 7 34
Dec 4 23 21

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 56% of residents leaning left and 38% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (56%) (38%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 48%
Hillary Clinton 38%
Other 14%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, VT Orleans Senatorial District, VT Essex-Orleans State House District, VT
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Schools

Turning Points School
3 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Sterling College
23 miles, W • 1.4 star
Northern Vermont University
35 miles, W • 1.9 star
Goddard College
46 miles, SW • 1 star
Community College of Vermont
49 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital
27 miles, E • 4.1 star
Weeks Medical Center
35 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Airports

Burlington International Airport
62 miles, W • 1.4 star
Portland International Jetport
120 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Manchester Airport
137 miles, S • 1.4 star
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