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Poultney, Vermont, in Rutland county, is 60 miles NE of Schenectady, New York (center to center) and 136 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. The village contains a population of approximately 1,575.
In Poultney, about 33% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Poultney, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the village.
In 2000, Poultney had a median family income of $37,857. Interestingly, lots of people in Poultney have Bachelor's degrees (or better).
Political donors in Poultney favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $31,000. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the village.
Poultney has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 55% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the village might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. Poultney, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. Rents in the village tend toward the low side for Vermont. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in Poultney the property taxes tend to be lower than most.
In Poultney, 69% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the village -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. How much would you give to shorten your commute? Poultney can boast better commuting than most places.
Poultney strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Vermont):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 14% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State) | Top 14% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Poultney to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Vermont (State):
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| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
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