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Ferrisburg, VT


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Ferrisburg, Vermont

Ferrisburg, Vermont, in Addison county, is 102 miles N of Schenectady, New York (center to center) and 169 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town has a population of 2,657.

The People and Families of Ferrisburg

In Ferrisburg, about 65% of adults are married. Ferrisburg is considered a town for married couples and families.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ferrisburg had a median family income of $61,111. To its credit, the people in Ferrisburg value education and a large proportion are college graduates. An unusual characteristic of the town is the share of people in it who work at home.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Ferrisburg ($1,500). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Ferrisburg Housing

About 82% of housing units in Ferrisburg are owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Housing in Ferrisburg tends to be newer construction.

Commuting

In Ferrisburg, 83% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Ferrisburg Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Ferrisburg College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Ferrisburg Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Ferrisburg Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Ferrisburg People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Ferrisburg Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Ferrisburg, VT

Comparing Ferrisburg 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 Women97
Well-Paid Single Men98
Male Share of the Population86
Age of the Population77
Children Under 5 Years Old68
Racial Diversity43
Female Share of the Population35
Senior Citizens34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults106
Median Family Income108
People in Middle Class or Better98
People Above Poverty97

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work74
Public Transportation Use54
Short Commute Times43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
Housing Recently Built97
People Living Alone23
Affordability of Rents24
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals21
Affordability of Property Taxes27
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