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Shelburne, Vermont

Introduction to Shelburne, Vermont

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

Shelburne History

Shelburne was chartered to Jesse Hallock and sixty four other associates by Governor Benning Wentworth in 1763. It was named in honor of William Petty, who was the second Earl of Shelburne. He was the Prime Minister of Britain and also a celebrated nobleman. The economy of Shelburne was based on farming during its early years. Commercial activities began to increase following the War of 1812.

Shelburne and nearby Attractions

  • Kingsland Bay State Park
  • Adirondack History Center
  • Macomb Reservation State Park
  • National Museum of the Morgan Horse
  • Underhill State Park
  • Shelburne Museum

Things To Do In Shelburne

Local golfers can enjoy a round at the Kwiniaska Golf Course. Churches in the area include the First Baptist Church of Shelburne and the Saint Catherine of Siena Church. The Pierson Free Library, the Shelburne Museum Research Library and the National Museum of the Morgan Horse Library are all nearby.

Shelburne Transportation

Burlington International is the nearest major airport.

Shelburne Higher Education

Students in the area can pursue higher education at institutions like Middlebury College, Dartmouth College and Norwich University.

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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