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St Johnsbury, VT


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St. Johnsbury, Vermont

St. Johnsbury, Vermont, in Caledonia county, is 102 miles NW of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 150 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The town contains a population of approximately 7,571.

The People and Families of St. Johnsbury

In St. Johnsbury, about 49% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in St. Johnsbury, which is home to many people who live alone.

The town boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, St. Johnsbury had a median family income of $41,961.

Crime and Safety

Crime isn't one of the big worries for most people in St. Johnsbury.

St. Johnsbury Housing

St. Johnsbury has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 56% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the town might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. Rents in St. Johnsbury tend toward the low side for Vermont.

Commuting

In St. Johnsbury, 87% of commuters drive to work. How much would you give to shorten your commute? The town can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 6%St Johnsbury Affordability of Rents
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%St Johnsbury Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%St Johnsbury Low Violent Crime
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%St Johnsbury Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of St. Johnsbury, VT

Comparing St Johnsbury 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
Senior Citizens99
Age of the Population88
Male Share of the Population64
Female Share of the Population57
Well-Paid Single Men43
Children Under 5 Years Old24
Racial Diversity27

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married34
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults63
Median Family Income43
People in Middle Class or Better43
People Above Poverty32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times98
Walking and Biking to Work87
Working at Home84
Public Transportation Use47

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing94
People Living Alone97
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
Affordability of Property Taxes48
Housing Recently Built13

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime99
Low Violent Crime98

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