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Killington, VT


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Killington, Vermont

Killington, Vermont, in Rutland county, is 81 miles NW of Manchester, New Hampshire (center to center) and 125 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. About 1,095 people people live in Killington.

The People and Families of Killington

In Killington, about 56% of adults are married.

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

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Killington had a median family income of $60,125. It turns out that people in Killington tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads. It turns out that the town is home to a lot of successful single people.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($4,250) in Killington than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

Killington Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Killington, about 74% are lived in by their owners, not renters. It's not uncommon for visitors to rent vacation houses in the town.

Commuting

In Killington, 89% of commuters drive to work. One alternative to driving in Killington is the public transportation system.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyKillington Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyKillington College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 6%Killington Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Killington Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Killington Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Killington People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Killington, VT

Comparing Killington 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 Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women109
Age of the Population99
Racial Diversity56
Senior Citizens34
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married45
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income98
People in Middle Class or Better97
People Above Poverty86

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home107
Public Transportation Use910
Short Commute Times86
Walking and Biking to Work33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
People Living Alone87
Housing Recently Built87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
Affordability of Rents24
Affordability of Property Taxes27
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