 |
|
|
|
Quickly Find In The Tabs Below:
|
Detailed pages on related topics: Brattleboro colleges • Brattleboro travel • Brattleboro mortgages and property.
Brattleboro, Vermont, in Windham county, is 48 miles N of Chicopee, Massachusetts (center to center) and 83 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town contains a population of approximately 12,005.
In Brattleboro, about 44% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Brattleboro, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the town.
Brattleboro has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places.
In 2000, Brattleboro had a median family income of $44,267.
Political donors in Brattleboro favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $6,000. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.
Brattleboro has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 52% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the town might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. Brattleboro, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Vermont, which may reflect a commitment to education in the town.
In Brattleboro, 82% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung Brattleboro -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. How much would you give to shorten your commute? The town can boast better commuting than most places.
Comparing Brattleboro to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Vermont (State):
Ratings range from 
(lowest) to 
(highest).
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Female Share of the Population | | |
| Age of the Population |  |  |
| Senior Citizens |  | |
| Well-Paid Single Women | | |
| Well-Paid Single Men |  |  |
| Racial Diversity |  | |
| Children Under 5 Years Old |  | |
| Male Share of the Population | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Portion of People Married | | |
| Average Household Size | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| College Educated Adults | | |
| Median Family Income | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| People Above Poverty | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Working at Home | |  |
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Public Transportation Use | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| People Living Alone | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
Detailed pages on related topics: Brattleboro colleges • Brattleboro travel • Brattleboro mortgages and property.
 | Brattleboro Colleges Brattleboro colleges and trade schools. |
 | Brattleboro Hotels & Travel Brattleboro hotels, landmarks, tourism, transportation. |
 | Brattleboro Mortgage Brattleboro property, mortgage, and real estate. |
|
A few minutes of your time could make $20 for the American Red Cross. |
Read about and discuss Brattleboro and other places in Vermont
We've crunched the numbers to create PlaceMatch™, which compares thousands of cities and towns to find the places most similar to each.
Select a photo to view (Source):
Main St. from near R.R. station c1907.
High school between 1900 and 1906
Episcopal Church c1905.
Are you an official in the Brattleboro government or quasi-government agency such as the chamber of commerce, visitors bureau or economic development council? If so, visit our information page for government officials to see how CityTownInfo can support you.
Webmasters & Bloggers: Please link to this page on Brattleboro. Just copy the HTML below and paste it into your web page or blog.
Copyright © 2004-2008, Moving Traffic, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
