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Bradford, VT
Census-designated place in Orange County, Vermont.
Population
1,097
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,153
ZIP codes
0
Bradford and its ZIP codes
Bradford at a glance
- Bradford is about 16 times as dense as Vermont as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $104,306 a year, 28% more than the Vermont figure of $81,203.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $226,500 (28% below Vermont) and median rent is $1,039 a month.
Local data for Bradford, VT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bradford, VT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$104,306
Poverty rate
5.5%
Median home value
$226,500
Median rent
$1,039/mo
Homeownership
79.9%
Bachelor's or higher
38.3%
Median age
42.6
Average commute
27.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (277), French Americans (80), Russian Americans (35).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Orange County. PPP loans are for Bradford.
Unemployment rate
2.4%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,404
7,791 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,172
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$296M
FY 2026, $10,107 per person
How people get to work
Bradford, VT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone59.2%
- Carpooled22.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked7.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home11.0%
Average one-way commute: 27.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bradford, VT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
539
Countywide, mostly winter storm
Flood insurance policies
120
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
77° / 7°F
41.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bradford, VT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.5%
U.S. 33.3% -0.8 pts
Diabetes
9.1%
U.S. 12.1% -3.0 pts
Smoking
12.0%
U.S. 12.8% -0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.0%
U.S. 11.1% -5.1 pts
Cities near Bradford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FairleeCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 0.6 |
| NewburyVillage | 6.9 mi | 5 |
| North Haverhill, NHCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 3.6 |
| Wells RiverVillage | 12 mi | 1.9 |
| Woodsville, NHCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| Mountain Lakes, NHCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.5 |
| GrotonCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.4 |
| ChelseaCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| Lisbon, NHCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3.3 |
| East BarreCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.6 |
| GranitevilleCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.7 |
| NorwichCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.5 |
| Hanover, NHCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 4.5 |
| WebstervilleCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 2 |
| BarnetCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.6 |
| North Woodstock, NHCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bradford, VT in?
- Bradford is in Orange County, Vermont.
- What is the population of Bradford, VT?
- About 1,097 people live in Bradford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bradford?
- Nearby places include Fairlee (6.4 mi), Newbury (6.9 mi), North Haverhill, NH (8.7 mi), Wells River (12 mi), Woodsville, NH (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023