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Brattleboro, Vermont

Introduction to Brattleboro, Vermont

Brattleboro, Vermont, in Windham county, is located 48 miles N of Chicopee, Massachusetts (center to center) and is 83 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts.. The town contains a population of approximately 12,005.

Brattleboro History

The town of Brattleboro is in the Windham County. Brattleboro was named after an early land holder, Colonel William Brattle. William Brattle was a Harvard graduate, a preacher, lawyer, doctor, and legislator. In the middle of the 18th century around 200 acres of land was cleared around Fort Dummer. King George II chartered this area as Brattleboro. The following years saw a growth in the population of Brattleboro. Simultaneously the economy of the town has also grown.

Brattleboro and nearby Attractions

  • Brattleboro Museum and Art Center
  • Fort Dummer State Park
  • Naulakha
  • Adams Grist Mill Museum
  • Berkshire Botanical Garden
  • Molly Stark State Park

Things To Do In Brattleboro

Brattleboro offers many recreational opportunities and tourist attractions. Fort Dummer State Park has a camping area and hiking trail. There is a play area for children as well. History buffs can visit the Adams Grist Mill Museum and Brattleboro Museum and Art Center. Naulakha is the home built for Rudyard Kipling in Dummerston. This location is ideal to visit if one like the open countryside and mountains. Fairfield Plaza Shopping Center and Brooks House Mall are great for those who prefer shopping.

Brattleboro Transportation

Manchester - Boston Regional Airport is the nearest major airport to the town of Brattleboro.

Brattleboro Higher Education

School for International Training, Keene State College, and the University of Massachusetts offer higher educational opportunities to the residents of Brattleboro.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyBrattleboro Walking and Biking to Work
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 11%Brattleboro Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Brattleboro Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Brattleboro, VT

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Age of the Population98
Senior Citizens78
Well-Paid Single Women78
Well-Paid Single Men54
Racial Diversity39
Children Under 5 Years Old24
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married11
Average Household Size12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults87
Median Family Income54
People in Middle Class or Better44
People Above Poverty43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work109
Working at Home106
Short Commute Times99
Public Transportation Use68

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone109
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing95
Affordability of Rents66
Affordability of Property Taxes32
Housing Recently Built14

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime53
Low Property Crime54

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Historic Brattleboro

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Main St. from near R.R. station c1907.

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Main St. from near R.R. station c1907.

High school between 1900 and 1906

Episcopal Church c1905.

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