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Hinesburg, VT


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Hinesburg, Vermont

Hinesburg, Vermont, in Chittenden county, is 110 miles NE of Schenectady, New York (center to center) and 169 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is considered part of the Burlington metropolitan area. Hinesburg has a population of 4,340.

The People and Families of Hinesburg

In Hinesburg, about 64% of adults are married. Hinesburg is considered a town for married couples and families. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the town.

Interestingly, Hinesburg is known for having more men than similar towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hinesburg had a median family income of $54,836. Hinesburg has a large middle class. The town finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state. To its credit, the people in Hinesburg value education and a large proportion are college graduates.

Crime and Safety

The streets of Hinesburg are considered safe by both national and state standards.

Hinesburg Housing

About 81% of housing units in Hinesburg are owner-occupied. Housing in the town tends to be newer construction.

Commuting

In Hinesburg, 94% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in Hinesburg. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Hinesburg College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Hinesburg People in Middle Class or Better
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 9%Hinesburg Low Violent Crime
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Hinesburg Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Hinesburg Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Hinesburg, VT

Comparing Hinesburg 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
Male Share of the Population98
Children Under 5 Years Old79
Well-Paid Single Women73
Well-Paid Single Men74
Racial Diversity44
Age of the Population33
Female Share of the Population33
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married98

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults108
People in Middle Class or Better109
People Above Poverty1010
Median Family Income97

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home95
Short Commute Times53
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing97
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
Affordability of Rents23
People Living Alone12
Affordability of Property Taxes13

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime910
Low Property Crime78
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