Bradford, VT

Bradford, Vermont

Bradford, Vermont, in Orange county, is 76 miles NW of Manchester, New Hampshire (center to center) and 125 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. There are an estimated 815 people in the village.

The People and Families of Bradford

In Bradford, about 44% of adults are married. Though there are lots of families, Bradford isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

The village has a larger percentage of females than most places. Bradford has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bradford had a median family income of $32,031.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($2,000) in Bradford. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Bradford Housing

Approximately 51% of housing in Bradford 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 Bradford.

Commuting

In Bradford, 78% of commuters drive to work. The village is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 15%

Comparative Profile of Bradford, VT

Comparing Bradford 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
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Bradford Almanac

Bradford Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Bradford Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Bradford, 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

Bradford High Schools (2004)

OXBOW UHSD #30
ROUTE 5
802-222-5214
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 497 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 8.9

RIVER BEND CAREER & TECH CT
FAIRGROUND RD
802-222-5212
A Vocational School

Bradford Colleges

(List of All Vermont Colleges)

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