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West Rutland, VT


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West Rutland, Vermont

West Rutland, Vermont, in Rutland county, is 70 miles NE of Schenectady, New York (center to center) and 131 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. As of the year 2000 census, 2,263 people lived in West Rutland.

The People and Families of West Rutland

In West Rutland, about 54% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, West Rutland had a median family income of $41,795.

Political Inclinations

West Rutland residents donated more money ($400) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the town.

West Rutland Housing

An estimated 71% of living spaces in West Rutland are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The town housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere.

Commuting

In West Rutland, 94% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, West Rutland is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle).

Comparative Profile of West Rutland, VT

Comparing West Rutland 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
Male Share of the Population86
Well-Paid Single Men85
Well-Paid Single Women74
Age of the Population67
Senior Citizens56
Racial Diversity44
Female Share of the Population45
Children Under 5 Years Old23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size67
Portion of People Married56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults72
Median Family Income63
People in Middle Class or Better64
People Above Poverty54

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work97
Short Commute Times86
Public Transportation Use66
Working at Home51

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing74
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
People Living Alone65
Affordability of Rents35
Affordability of Property Taxes27
Housing Recently Built13
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