Bradford, VT

Full City Profile · Vermont · Windsor County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,326 Population 1,396/sq mi density
$96,213 Median Income $43,497 per capita
$246,400 Home Value $303,344 Zillow
$1,072 Median Rent 42.9% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature
35 Violent Crime/100K 246 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$96,213 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$246,400 home value, $1,072/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
35 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Bradford, VT

At a Glance

Median Income
$96,213
28% above
$43,497 per capita
Home Value
$246,400
13% below
Zillow: $303,344
Median Rent
$1,072/mo
8% below
42.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
35/100K
91% below
246/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
41.0%
22% above
99.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
11% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.2%
0% below
12.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F

How Bradford Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Bradford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
128%
Home Value
87%
Rent
92%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
122%
Unemployment
111%
Crime
9%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bradford a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bradford residents earn a median household income of $96,213 , which is 28% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,497. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,052 business establishments, including 199 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bradford is $246,400 , 13% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $303,344. Median rent is $1,072/month, with 42.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Bradford reports 35 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 91% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 246/100K.

Education

41.0% of adults in Bradford hold a bachelor's degree or higher (22% above the national average). 99.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bradford has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,326
Median Age42.2 yrs
Density1,396/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born5.1%
Veterans5.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$96,213
Per Capita$43,497
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,759M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,209

Housing

A+
Home Value$246,400
Rent$1,072
Ownership71.0%
Zillow$303,344
Housing Units513
Rent Burden42.9%

Crime

F
Violent35/100K
Property246/100K

Health

Obesity32.2%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death8,663/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Rain38.1 in/yr
Elevation389 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+41.0%
High School+99.6%
Graduate+13.2%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 31% / D 66%
Commute25 min
Broadband61.4%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries24

Did You Know?

The median home in Bradford was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Mount Washington Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 199 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.