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Shelburne, VT


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Shelburne, Vermont

Shelburne, Vermont, in Chittenden county, is 115 miles N of Schenectady, New York (center to center) and 177 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is located in the Burlington metropolitan area. Shelburne has a population of 6,944.

The People and Families of Shelburne

In Shelburne, about 64% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Shelburne had a median family income of $78,492. People in Shelburne generally have good earning power. The town has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in Shelburne than most places. The town enjoys an educated population. This town has lots of successful singles.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Shelburne gave more campaign money ($61,600) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

Shelburne is generally a safe place not overly troubled by crime.

Shelburne Housing

Owners occupy 80% of the housing units in Shelburne. The average age of the housing in the town is relatively low. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Shelburne, 89% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyShelburne Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyShelburne College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 6%Shelburne Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 6%Shelburne Well-Paid Single Women
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Shelburne Low Property Crime
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 11%Shelburne People in Middle Class or Better
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Shelburne Low Violent Crime
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 18%Shelburne Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Shelburne, VT

Comparing Shelburne 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 Men910
Well-Paid Single Women910
Age of the Population99
Female Share of the Population78
Senior Citizens67
Children Under 5 Years Old58
Male Share of the Population43
Racial Diversity28

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size68

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income910
People in Middle Class or Better99
People Above Poverty89

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home108
Walking and Biking to Work86
Short Commute Times76
Public Transportation Use46

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing95
Housing Recently Built99
People Living Alone44
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals34
Affordability of Property Taxes21
Affordability of Rents11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime98
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