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Middlebury, Vermont

Introduction to Middlebury, Vermont

Middlebury, Vermont, in Addison county, is 91 miles NE of Schenectady, New York and 156 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. There are an estimated 8,183 people in the town.

Middlebury History

The Town of Middlebury is the county seat of Addison County. Colonial Governor Benning Wentworth chartered the town in 1761. The first settlers arrived in the area in 1766. The community was burned in Carlton’s Raid during the Revolutionary War, in 1788. It was named Middlebury because of its location between New Haven and Salisbury. The area is also home to Middlebury College.

Middlebury and nearby Attractions

  • Ticonderoga Heritage Museum
  • Button Bay State Park
  • Rokeby Museum
  • Kingsland Bay State Park
  • Penfield Museum
  • Branbury State Park

Things To Do In Middlebury

Golfers can enjoy a round at the Ralph Myhre Golf Course of Middlebury College. Local churches include Ilsley Memorial Baptist Church, the Congregational Church of Middlebury and Saint Mary’s Church. The Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History, Penfield Museum and the Ticonderoga Heritage Museum offer insight into the area’s history. Local festivals include the Vermont Brick Blast, held every June, and the Addison County Fair & Field Days, held every August.

Middlebury Transportation

Burlington International is the nearest major airport.

Middlebury Higher Education

Middlebury College is the local institution of higher educational. Norwich University, Dartmouth College and Adirondack Community College are also nearby.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyMiddlebury Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophyMiddlebury Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 9%Middlebury Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 14%Middlebury Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Middlebury College Educated Adults
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Middlebury Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Middlebury, VT

Comparing Middlebury 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 Women89
Female Share of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Men78
Senior Citizens56
Male Share of the Population43
Racial Diversity410
Age of the Population11
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married34
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults97
People Above Poverty55
Median Family Income55
People in Middle Class or Better55

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home107
Short Commute Times1010
Public Transportation Use35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone108
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing95
Affordability of Rents66
Housing Recently Built46
Affordability of Property Taxes21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime98
Low Property Crime31

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