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Jericho, Vermont

Jericho, Vermont, in Chittenden county, is 126 miles N of Schenectady, New York (center to center) and 177 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. The village is part of the Burlington metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 1,457 people people live in Jericho.

The People and Families of Jericho

In Jericho, about 69% of adults are married. Homes in Jericho tend to contain married couples. The village has a large average household size. It's not exactly overrun with people living alone.

Jericho is a good place to find men, since there are so many of them in the village.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Jericho had a median family income of $70,673. Overall, families in Jericho are likely to be financially secure. Not many of the people of the village are below middle class. Jericho does not have a large underclass. It turns out that people in the village tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($4,250) in Jericho than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the village.

Jericho Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Jericho, about 88% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In Jericho, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyJericho People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyJericho College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Jericho Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Jericho Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Jericho Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Jericho, VT

Comparing Jericho 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 Population99
Well-Paid Single Men97
Well-Paid Single Women86
Children Under 5 Years Old68
Racial Diversity46
Age of the Population44
Female Share of the Population22
Senior Citizens12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
College Educated Adults109
Median Family Income1010
People Above Poverty1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home96
Short Commute Times54
Public Transportation Use33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built87
Seasonal and Vacation Housing41
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals21
Affordability of Property Taxes13
People Living Alone11
Affordability of Rents11
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