Stowe, VT

Stowe, Vermont

Stowe, Vermont, in Lamoille county, is 119 miles NW of Manchester, New Hampshire (center to center) and 168 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town contains a population of approximately 4,339.

The People and Families of Stowe

In Stowe, about 56% of adults are married.

Unlike most towns, Stowe has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Stowe had a median family income of $64,700. The typical family in Stowe is better off than most in Vermont. Interestingly, lots of people in the town have Bachelor's degrees (or better). If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in Stowe. In the town, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Stowe favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $14,950. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.

Stowe Housing

Stowe has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 68% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Homes in Stowe are newer than those found in most places. The town, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Vermont, which may reflect a commitment to education in the town.

Commuting

In Stowe, 82% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the town -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of Stowe, VT

Comparing Stowe 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
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
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 in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

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

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Stowe Almanac

Stowe Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Stowe Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

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

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Stowe High Schools (2004)

STOWE MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL
413 BARROWS RD
802-253-7229
Serves 404 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 11.8

Stowe Colleges

(List of All Vermont Colleges)

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