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Brattleboro, VT
Census-designated place in Windham County, Vermont.
Population
7,657
Land area
4.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,823
ZIP codes
0
Brattleboro and its ZIP codes
Brattleboro at a glance
- Brattleboro is about 26 times as dense as Vermont as a whole.
- It is the 9th most populous of 179 cities and towns in Vermont.
- Households here earn a median of $52,734 a year, 35% less than the Vermont figure of $81,203.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $234,600 (26% below Vermont) and median rent is $1,113 a month.
Local data for Brattleboro, VT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Brattleboro, VT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,734
Poverty rate
21.3%
Median home value
$234,600
Median rent
$1,113/mo
Homeownership
50.7%
Bachelor's or higher
47.2%
Median age
44.3
Average commute
15.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,734), German Americans (785), Italian Americans (697).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Windham County. PPP loans are for Brattleboro.
Unemployment rate
2.7%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,773
20,814 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,331
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$342M
FY 2026, $7,453 per person
How people get to work
Brattleboro, VT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.3%
- Carpooled8.6%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked11.3%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home11.8%
Average one-way commute: 15.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Brattleboro, VT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
1,038
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
269
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 10°F
46.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone9 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Brattleboro, VT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.8%
U.S. 33.3% -5.5 pts
Diabetes
10.1%
U.S. 12.1% -2.0 pts
Smoking
13.4%
U.S. 12.8% +0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.8%
U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts
Cities near Brattleboro
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| West BrattleboroCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 1.6 |
| AlgiersCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 0.7 |
| West DummerstonCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 0.1 |
| Hinsdale, NHCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 2.3 |
| PutneyCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 1.4 |
| NewfaneVillage | 9.8 mi | 0.2 |
| Winchester, NHCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3 |
| West Swanzey, NHCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.6 |
| Northfield, MACensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.5 |
| HarmonyvilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| JacksonvilleVillage | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| TownshendCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| Keene, NHCity | 15 mi | 37.1 |
| WilmingtonCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| WestminsterVillage | 16 mi | 1.4 |
| WardsboroCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Brattleboro, VT in?
- Brattleboro is in Windham County, Vermont.
- What is the population of Brattleboro, VT?
- About 7,657 people live in Brattleboro, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Brattleboro?
- Nearby places include West Brattleboro (1.9 mi), Algiers (3.2 mi), West Dummerston (5.2 mi), Hinsdale, NH (6.6 mi), Putney (8.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023