Chittenden town, Vermont
Chittenden town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Chittenden town is a geographic entity located in Rutland County, Vermont. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,215. The land area covers 72.74 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,215 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 50.8 yrs | ±6.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 509 | ±73 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 636 | ±77 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 509 | ±73 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 127 | ±47 |
| Median Home Value | $346,800 | ±$35,464 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,125 | ±$488 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $106,250 | ±$27,864 |
| Per Capita Income | $58,719 | ±$9,050 |
| Poverty Rate | 6.6% | ±3.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 87 | ±50 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.2% | ±1.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 747 | ±189 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 95.7% | ±3.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWN OF CHITTENDEN
GUS Population: 1,225 (2024)
ID: 176630
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CHAIR
PO BOX 89, CHITTENDEN VT 05737-0089
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COUNTY OF RUTLAND
GUS Population: 60,198 (2024)
ID: 176537
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY CLERK
83 CENTER ST, RUTLAND VT 05701-4039
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Chittenden | PK-08 | Chittenden, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Barnard, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Bethel, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Braintree, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | North Clarendon, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Killington, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Pittsford, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Brandon, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | Rutland, VT | |
| 2 Nearby | 2-13 | RUTLAND, VT |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Vermont State University
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College | 18.4 mi away | 124 Admin Drive, Randolph, VT, 05061 |
8022243000
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CHITTENDEN PUBLIC
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Library | 6.2 mi away | BARSTOW SCHOOL, CHITTENDEN, VT, 05737 |
(802) 773-3531
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Vermont Law and Graduate School
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College | 19.0 mi away | 164 Chelsea Street, South Royalton, VT, 05068-0096 |
8028311000
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ROGER CLARK MEMORIAL
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Library | 4.2 mi away | 40 VILLAGE GREEN, PITTSFIELD, VT, 05762 |
(802) 746-4067
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Middlebury College
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College | 21.2 mi away | Old Chapel, Middlebury, VT, 05753 |
8024435000
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ROCHESTER PUBLIC
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Library | 8.0 mi away | 22 S. MAIN ST., ROCHESTER, VT, 05767 |
(802) 767-3927
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MACLURE
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Library | 8.2 mi away | 840 ARCH ST., PITTSFORD, VT, 05763 |
(802) 483-2972
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SHERBURNE MEMORIAL
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Library | 9.4 mi away | 2998 RIVER RD., KILLINGTON, VT, 05751 |
(802) 422-9765
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BRANDON FREE PUBLIC
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Library | 9.5 mi away | 4 FRANKLIN ST., BRANDON, VT, 05733 |
(802) 247-8230
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BELCHER MEMORIAL
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Library | 9.9 mi away | 4452 VT RTE. 107, GAYSVILLE, VT, 05746 |
(802) 234-6608
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at ROCHESTER, VT US, located 7.2 miles from Chittenden town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.2° | 8.7° | 18.9° | 3.49" | 18.4" |
| February | 32.1° | 8.8° | 20.5° | 2.82" | 17.4" |
| March | 40.6° | 17.3° | 29.0° | 3.38" | 15.5" |
| April | 54.1° | 29.7° | 41.9° | 3.81" | 3.6" |
| May | 67.3° | 40.5° | 53.9° | 3.85" | 0.0" |
| June | 75.1° | 49.8° | 62.5° | 5.24" | 0.0" |
| July | 79.4° | 55.0° | 67.2° | 5.09" | 0.0" |
| August | 78.3° | 53.8° | 66.0° | 4.45" | 0.0" |
| September | 71.7° | 46.6° | 59.1° | 3.93" | 0.0" |
| October | 58.5° | 35.8° | 47.1° | 4.96" | 0.5" |
| November | 46.4° | 26.8° | 36.6° | 3.73" | 2.8" |
| December | 34.5° | 16.4° | 25.5° | 4.12" | 17.3" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chittenden CDP | CDP | 5.8 mi | — |
| Pittsford CDP | CDP | 7.8 mi | — |
| Rochester CDP | CDP | 7.9 mi | — |
| Brandon CDP | CDP | 9.9 mi | — |
| Proctor CDP | CDP | 10.2 mi | — |
| Killington Village CDP | CDP | 10.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5002114350. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.