Brattleboro, VT

Full City Profile · Vermont · Windham County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
7,793 Population 1,855/sq mi density
$46,972 Median Income $38,421 per capita
$239,500 Home Value $321,175 Zillow
$1,028 Median Rent 32.1% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
670 Violent Crime/100K 4,077 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$46,972 median income, 8.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$239,500 home value, $1,028/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
670 violent crimes/100K (76% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
51.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Brattleboro, VT

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,972
37% below
$38,421 per capita
Home Value
$239,500
15% below
Zillow: $321,175
Median Rent
$1,028/mo
12% below
32.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
670/100K
76% above
4,077/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
51.0%
51% above
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
8.5%
136% above
15.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.8%
13% below
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Brattleboro Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
63%
Home Value
85%
Rent
88%
Poverty
121%
Bachelor's
151%
Unemployment
236%
Crime
176%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Brattleboro a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Brattleboro residents earn a median household income of $46,972 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,421. The unemployment rate stands at 8.5% (136% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,493 business establishments, including 218 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Brattleboro is $239,500 , 15% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $321,175. Median rent is $1,028/month, with 32.1% 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

Brattleboro reports 670 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 76% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,077/100K.

Education

51.0% of adults in Brattleboro hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% above the national average). 95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Brattleboro has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population7,793
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density1,855/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

C+
Median Income$46,972
Per Capita$38,421
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty15.0%
County GDP$3,098M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,092

Housing

B+
Home Value$239,500
Rent$1,028
Ownership50.7%
Zillow$321,175
Housing Units3,834
Rent Burden32.1%

Crime

F
Violent670/100K
Property4,077/100K

Health

Obesity27.8%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,005/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain46.1 in/yr
Elevation241 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+51.0%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+24.8%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 27% / D 70%
Commute14 min
Broadband80.8%
Internet Speed68 Mbps
EV Stations17
Libraries18

Did You Know?

The median home in Brattleboro was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Westfield-Barnes Regional (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.5% of the population has a disability.
There are 218 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.