Fairlee, VT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 9/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable 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
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
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
100 332.4M (US)
Median Age
58.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
14.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
24.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$60,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
70.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
15 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
4.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$266,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$775 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$993 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
44.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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 19 16
Feb 3 16 19
Mar 3 13 27
Apr 3 3 41
May 4 0 53
Jun 4 0 61
Jul 4 0 66
Aug 4 0 64
Sep 4 0 55
Oct 4 0 45
Nov 4 4 35
Dec 3 18 23

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 56% of residents leaning left and 37% leaning right.

Liberal (56%) (37%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 33%
Hillary Clinton 53%
Other 14%

Schools

Rivendell Academy
1 miles, E 4.6 star
Lyme Elementary School
6 miles, SW 4.6 star

Colleges

Dartmouth College
15 miles, SW 4.6 star
New England School of Hair Design
20 miles, SW 1 star

Hospitals

Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital
16 miles, SW 4.1 star
Cottage Hospital
18 miles, NE 3.2 star
Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital
18 miles, SW 4.1 star
Speare Memorial Hospital
25 miles, SE 4.1 star

Airports

Burlington International Airport
63 miles, NW 1.4 star
Manchester Airport
76 miles, S 1.4 star
Plattsburgh International Airport
83 miles, NW 1 star