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Ludlow, VT


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Ludlow, Vermont

Ludlow, Vermont, in Windsor county, is 68 miles NW of Manchester, New Hampshire (center to center) and 109 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. The village has a population of 958.

The People and Families of Ludlow

In Ludlow, about 44% of adults are married. Lots of people in Ludlow live independently, in one-person housing. The village has its share of unmarried adults.

The government tells us that Ludlow features an unusually large number of women. People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in the village.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ludlow had a median family income of $40,703. Ludlow benefits from its educated workforce.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Ludlow residents, with $3,000. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Ludlow Housing

In Ludlow, 49% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. The village sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. You're likely to find a number of older homes if you drive around Ludlow -- the mean age of housing units is fairly high here. Landlords in the village rent a large number of single bedroom units. Residential property taxes remain low i Ludlow.

Commuting

In Ludlow, 85% of commuters drive to work. In the village, people are more dependent on their automobiles than usual. Most residents would agree that driving around Ludlow is a bit easier than around other villages of its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Ludlow Short Commute Times
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Ludlow College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Ludlow, VT

Comparing Ludlow 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
Female Share of the Population910
Senior Citizens910
Age of the Population910
Well-Paid Single Women87
Well-Paid Single Men73
Racial Diversity21
Children Under 5 Years Old23
Male Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married12
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults95
People Above Poverty65
Median Family Income53
People in Middle Class or Better53

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home62
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals108
Affordability of Rents37
Affordability of Property Taxes29
Housing Recently Built12
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Historic Ludlow

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Ludlow from the north. between 1900 and 1906

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Ludlow from the north. between 1900 and 1906

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Connecticut River Valley (toward Ludlow from the south) between 1900 and 1906

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