Rutland County, VT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 5/10
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
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
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
60,484 332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
56.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
33.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$64,778 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$218,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$748 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$834 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
54.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Rutland Urban Area
1
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

Rutland Urban Area
1
Vermont
2
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 19 18
Feb 2 14 21
Mar 3 13 30
Apr 3 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 46
Nov 4 4 36
Dec 3 16 24

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 52% of residents leaning left and 41% leaning right.

Liberal (53%) (41%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 42%
Hillary Clinton 46%
Other 11%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, VT Rutland Senatorial District, VT Rutland-2 State House District, VT
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Schools

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Colleges

College of St Joseph
3 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Castleton University
6 miles, W • 2.3 star
Green Mountain College
11 miles, W • 1.4 star
Middlebury College
28 miles, N • 3.7 star
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Hospitals

Rutland Regional Medical Center
5 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Porter Hospital, Inc
27 miles, N • 4.1 star
Gifford Medical Center
29 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Burlington International Airport
60 miles, N • 1.4 star
Albany International Airport
70 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Manchester Airport
94 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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