Grafton, VT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 4/10
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
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
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
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
74 332.4M (US)
Median Age
54.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
70.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
50.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$111,875 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$517,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$817 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$850 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
48.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Windham County
2
Brattleboro 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

Windham County
3
Brattleboro Urban Area
3
Vermont
2

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 17 19
Feb 3 14 21
Mar 4 12 31
Apr 4 3 43
May 4 0 55
Jun 4 0 64
Jul 4 0 68
Aug 4 0 67
Sep 4 0 59
Oct 4 0 47
Nov 4 4 37
Dec 4 14 26

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 62% of residents leaning left and 30% leaning right.

Liberal (63%) (30%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 27%
Hillary Clinton 60%
Other 13%

Schools

Colleges

Landmark College
14 miles, S 1 star
River Valley Community College
21 miles, NE 2.3 star
Keene Beauty Academy
21 miles, S 1.4 star

Hospitals

Springfield Hospital
10 miles, NE 3.2 star
Valley Regional Hospital
20 miles, NE 4.1 star
Cheshire Medical Center
22 miles, SE 3.2 star

Airports

Manchester Airport
62 miles, SE 1.4 star
Albany International Airport
67 miles, W 1.9 star
Worcester Regional Airport
73 miles, S 1 star
Bradley International Airport
85 miles, SW 2.8 star