North Hero, VT

North Hero, Vermont

North Hero, Vermont, in Grand Isle county, is 144 miles N of Schenectady, New York (center to center) and 204 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is considered part of the Burlington metropolitan area. North Hero has a population of 810.

The People and Families of North Hero

In North Hero, about 64% of adults are married. North Hero is considered a town for married couples and families.

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

Wealth and Education

In 2000, North Hero had a median family income of $51,964. To its credit, the people in North Hero value education and a large proportion are college graduates.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in North Hero ($500). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

North Hero Housing

About 86% of housing units in North Hero are owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Housing in North Hero tends to be newer construction.

Commuting

In North Hero, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 10%

Comparative Profile of North Hero, VT

Comparing North Hero to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Vermont (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Senior Citizens
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

North Hero Almanac

North Hero Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

North Hero Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, North Hero, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

North Hero Colleges

(List of All Vermont Colleges)

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