South Shaftsbury, VT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 6/10
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
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
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
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
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
442 332.4M (US)
Median Age
64.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$58,692 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$194,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$620 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$785 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
86.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Bennington County
2
Bennington 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

Bennington County
2
Bennington Urban Area
2
Vermont
2

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 22 20
Feb 3 16 23
Mar 4 14 32
Apr 4 4 44
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 5 38
Dec 4 17 26

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 60% of residents leaning left and 33% leaning right.

Liberal (61%) (33%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 31%
Hillary Clinton 58%
Other 11%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, VT Bennington Senatorial District, VT Bennington-3 State House District, VT
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Schools

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Colleges

Bennington College
3 miles, W • 1.4 star
Southern Vermont College
5 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Williams College
16 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Hospitals

Southwestern Vermont Medical Center
5 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Samaritan Hospital-St Mary's Campus
28 miles, W • 3.2 star
Samaritan Hospital
28 miles, W • 2.3 star
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Airports

Albany International Airport
34 miles, W • 1.9 star
Bradley International Airport
74 miles, S • 2.8 star
Worcester Regional Airport
82 miles, SE • 1 star
Manchester Airport
89 miles, E • 1.4 star
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