Vergennes, VT

Vergennes, Vermont

Vergennes, Vermont, in Addison county, is 99 miles N of Schenectady, New York (center to center) and 166 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. The city contains a population of approximately 2,741.

The People and Families of Vergennes

In Vergennes, about 49% of adults are married.

Unlike most cities, Vergennes has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Vergennes had a median family income of $48,155.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Vergennes favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $7,350. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.

Crime and Safety

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

Vergennes Housing

Vergennes has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 65% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The city, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments.

Commuting

In Vergennes, 83% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung Vergennes -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 5%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Low Violent Crime (vs. State)	Top 13%
Low Property Crime (vs. State)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Vergennes, VT

Comparing Vergennes 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
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

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
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times

Housing

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

Crime

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

Vergennes Almanac

Vergennes Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Vergennes Public Libraries

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Vergennes Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Vergennes 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, Vergennes, 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.

Vergennes High Schools (2004)

VERGENNES UHSD #5
50 MONKTON ROAD
802-877-2858
Serves 648 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13.6

Vergennes Colleges

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