Poultney, VT

Poultney, Vermont

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.

The People and Families of Poultney

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.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Poultney had a median family income of $37,857. Interestingly, lots of people in Poultney have Bachelor's degrees (or better).

Political Inclinations

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 Housing

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.

Commuting

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.

High Points

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%

Comparative Profile of Poultney, VT

Comparing Poultney 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
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
Female Share of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Senior Citizens
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population

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
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Poultney Almanac

Poultney Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Poultney Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Poultney, 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

Poultney High Schools (2004)

POULTNEY HIGH SCHOOL
154 EAST MAIN STREET
802-287-5861
Serves 301 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 10.6

Poultney Colleges

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Green Mountain College

(List of All Vermont Colleges)

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