Bellows Falls, VT

Bellows Falls, Vermont

Bellows Falls, Vermont, in Windham county, is 51 miles W of Manchester, New Hampshire (center to center) and 88 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. There are an estimated 3,165 people in the village.

The People and Families of Bellows Falls

In Bellows Falls, about 45% of adults are married. In Bellows Falls, lots of people live on their own. Though there are lots of families, the village isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bellows Falls had a median family income of $45,688.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($1,000) in Bellows Falls. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Bellows Falls Housing

Approximately 43% of housing in Bellows Falls is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the village than you'll find in other villages. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in Bellows Falls. Property taxes are a bit high in the village, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Bellows Falls, 85% of commuters drive to work. The commute to work is less of a chore in Bellows Falls than other villages.

High Points

Bellows Falls strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Vermont):

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Bellows Falls, VT

Comparing Bellows Falls to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Vermont (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Women
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Bellows Falls Almanac

Bellows Falls Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Bellows Falls Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Bellows Falls, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Bellows Falls Public Libraries

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Bellows Falls High Schools (2004)

BELLOWS FALLS UHSD #27
RT 5 SOUTH
802-463-3944
Serves 422 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 8.6

Bellows Falls Colleges

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