West Fairlee Town, VT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
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
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
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
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
751 332.4M (US)
Median Age
50.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
42.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$90,625 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
95.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
30 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$219,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$766 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$975 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
78.3% 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 18
Mar 3 14 27
Apr 3 3 41
May 4 0 53
Jun 4 0 61
Jul 4 0 66
Aug 4 0 64
Sep 4 0 56
Oct 4 0 44
Nov 4 4 34
Dec 3 18 22

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 53% of residents leaning left and 40% leaning right.

Liberal (53%) (40%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 36%
Hillary Clinton 48%
Other 16%

Schools

Rivendell Academy
4 miles, SE 4.6 star
Connecticut River Academy
6 miles, E 1 star

Colleges

Dartmouth College
16 miles, SW 4.6 star
Vermont Technical College
19 miles, NW 2.8 star

Hospitals

Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital
17 miles, SW 4.1 star
Cottage Hospital
18 miles, NE 3.2 star
Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital
20 miles, SW 4.1 star
Gifford Medical Center
22 miles, W 4.1 star

Airports

Burlington International Airport
60 miles, NW 1.4 star
Manchester Airport
79 miles, S 1.4 star
Plattsburgh International Airport
80 miles, NW 1 star