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Duxbury, Vermont, in Washington county, is 112 miles NW of Manchester, New Hampshire (center to center) and 160 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town has a population of 1,289.
In Duxbury, about 60% of adults are married.
Interestingly, Duxbury is known for having more men than similar towns.
In 2000, Duxbury had a median family income of $57,574. To its credit, the people in Duxbury value education and a large proportion are college graduates.
About 84% of housing units in Duxbury are owner-occupied. Housing in the town tends to be newer construction.
In Duxbury, 91% of commuters drive to work. Residents of Duxbury, taking advantage of public transportation, try to avoid being as dependent on their cars as people in some other places.
Duxbury strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Vermont):
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| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | ![]() |
Comparing Duxbury to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Vermont (State):
Ratings range from
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