West Rutland Town, VT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 5/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
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
2,275 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
33.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$54,104 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$178,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$831 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$797 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
69.9% 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 County
1
Rutland Urban Area
1
Vermont
1

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Rutland County
1
Rutland Urban Area
1
Vermont
2

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 19 18
Feb 2 15 22
Mar 3 13 31
Apr 3 3 44
May 4 0 55
Jun 4 0 65
Jul 4 0 69
Aug 4 0 68
Sep 4 0 60
Oct 4 0 46
Nov 4 4 37
Dec 3 16 25

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 50% of residents leaning left and 43% leaning right.

Liberal (51%) (43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 48%
Hillary Clinton 39%
Other 12%

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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