South Hero, VT

South Hero, Vermont

South Hero, Vermont, in Grand Isle county, is 145 miles N of Schenectady, New York (center to center) and 204 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is part of the Burlington metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 1,696 people people live in South Hero.

The People and Families of South Hero

In South Hero, about 64% of adults are married. Homes in South Hero tend to contain married couples.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, South Hero had a median family income of $61,198. Overall, families in South Hero are likely to be financially secure. The town does not have a large underclass. It turns out that people in South Hero tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads. As it happens, more people than usual in the town are able to work from their homes.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($1,200) in South Hero than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

South Hero Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in South Hero, about 80% are lived in by their owners, not renters. It's not uncommon for visitors to rent vacation houses in the town.

Commuting

In South Hero, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 14%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 14%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 14%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 15%

Comparative Profile of South Hero, VT

Comparing South 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
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
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 Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

South Hero Almanac

South Hero Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

South Hero Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by South Hero residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, South 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.

South Hero Colleges

(List of All Vermont Colleges)

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