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Brattleboro, VT
Full City Profile · Vermont · Windham County County
Brattleboro, VT
At a Glance
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)
Is Brattleboro a Good Place to Live?
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 4.8% (33% 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 $309,539. 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 421 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 11% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,403/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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 44°F (6°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.