Chester Town, VT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
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
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
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
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
2,998 332.4M (US)
Median Age
52.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
38.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$67,031 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
27 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$231,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$698 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$792 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
56.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Windsor County
2
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

Windsor County
2
Lebanon-Claremont Urban Area
2
Vermont
2

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 19 19
Feb 3 15 22
Mar 4 13 30
Apr 4 4 43
May 4 0 55
Jun 4 0 64
Jul 4 0 68
Aug 4 0 66
Sep 4 0 58
Oct 5 0 46
Nov 4 4 37
Dec 4 15 25

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 59% of residents leaning left and 34% leaning right.

Liberal (60%) (35%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 35%
Hillary Clinton 54%
Other 11%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, VT Windsor Senatorial District, VT Windsor-Windham State House District, VT
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Schools

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Colleges

River Valley Community College
17 miles, E • 2.3 star
Landmark College
22 miles, S • 1 star
Keene Beauty Academy
28 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Springfield Hospital
7 miles, E • 3.2 star
Valley Regional Hospital
16 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Airports

Manchester Airport
65 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Albany International Airport
70 miles, W • 1.9 star
Worcester Regional Airport
80 miles, S • 1 star
Burlington International Airport
86 miles, N • 1.4 star
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