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Colchester, Vermont

Introduction to Colchester, Vermont

Colchester, Vermont, in Chittenden county, is located 125 miles N of Schenectady, New York (center to center) and is 184 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is part of the Burlington metropolitan statistical area (MSA). Approximately 16,986 people reside in Colchester.

Colchester History

The town of Colchester is situated in the Chittenden County in Burlington. The town was named in honor of a prominent man in the British establishment, the Earl of Colchester. The town of Colchester was one of the “Onion River Towns”. The first Town Clerk of Colchester was Ira Allen. The town was first settled by Ira Allen, Ethan Allen and their cousin Remember Baker.

Colchester and nearby Attractions

  • Vermont Veterans Militia Museum
  • Ethan Allen Homestead
  • Hyde Log Cabin
  • Grand Isle State Park
  • Mallets Bay Marina
  • Ausable Chasm

Things To Do In Colchester

Colchester offers a wide range of recreational activities and places of interest to its tourists. There are several parks in the town including Grand Isle State park, which is an ideal destination for fishing, boating, swimming, and camping. The park also has a nature strip for those who like long quiet walks. Hyde Log Cabin at Grand Isle is an interesting place to visit for those interested in local history. Harbor View Shopping Plaza and Colchester Shopping plaza are a shopaholic’s delight. There are many beautiful beaches located on the coastline of Colchester that you can visit.

Colchester Transportation

Air transportation facilities can be availed at the Burlington International Airport.

Colchester Higher Education

Saint Michaels College, University of Vermont and State Agricultural College, and Middlebury College offer various programs for higher education.

High Points

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

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Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 18%Colchester Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Colchester, VT

Comparing Colchester 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
Well-Paid Single Women88
Male Share of the Population86
Well-Paid Single Men79
Female Share of the Population35
Children Under 5 Years Old36
Racial Diversity39
Age of the Population22
Senior Citizens12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married77
Average Household Size57

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults86
People in Middle Class or Better89
Median Family Income78
People Above Poverty77

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work87
Working at Home73
Short Commute Times75
Public Transportation Use36

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing108
Housing Recently Built99
People Living Alone34
Affordability of Rents33
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals34
Affordability of Property Taxes33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime63
Low Property Crime66

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