West Fairlee town, Vermont
West Fairlee town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
West Fairlee town is a geographic entity located in Orange County, Vermont. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 624. The land area covers 22.62 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 624 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 50.3 yrs | ±7.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 334 | ±63 | 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 | 389 | ±64 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 334 | ±63 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 55 | ±26 |
| Median Home Value | $237,200 | ±$34,901 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,113 | ±$171 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $76,500 | ±$16,290 |
| Per Capita Income | $43,198 | ±$5,280 |
| Poverty Rate | 7.3% | ±3.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 52 | ±27 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2% | ±1.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 393 | ±85 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 81.7% | ±2.2% |
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 WEST FAIRLEE
GUS Population: 628 (2024)
ID: 176620
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SELECTBOARD CHAIR
870 RTE 113, WEST FAIRLEE VT 05083
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COUNTY OF ORANGE
GUS Population: 30,050 (2024)
ID: 114395
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY CLERK
5 COURT ST, CHELSEA VT 05038-9012
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School West Fairlee | PK-05 | West Fairlee, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Hanover, NH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Bradford, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Tunbridge, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Chelsea, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Hanover, NH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-08 | North Haverhill, NH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Lyme, NH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Norwich, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Newbury, 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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Dartmouth College
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College | 15.6 mi away | 207 Parkhurst Hall, Hanover, NH, 03755-3529 |
6036461110
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WEST FAIRLEE FREE PUBLIC
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Library | 2.6 mi away | 380 RTE. 113, WEST FAIRLEE, VT, 05083 |
(802) 333-3502
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Vermont Law and Graduate School
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College | 16.6 mi away | 164 Chelsea Street, South Royalton, VT, 05068-0096 |
8028311000
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GEORGE PEABODY
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Library | 3.3 mi away | 7922 RTE. 113, POST MILLS, VT, 05058 |
(802) 333-9724
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Vermont State University
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College | 19.1 mi away | 124 Admin Drive, Randolph, VT, 05061 |
8022243000
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FAIRLEE PUBLIC
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Library | 3.9 mi away | 221 US RTE 5 N, FAIRLEE, VT, 05045 |
(802) 333-4716
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Upper Valley Educators Institute
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College | 19.8 mi away | 194 Dartmouth College Highway, Lebanon, NH, 03766-1358 |
6036784888101
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ORFORD SOCIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 4.4 mi away | 573 NH RT. 10, ORFORD, NH, 03777 |
(603) 353-9756
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VERSHIRE COMMUNITY
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Library | 6.1 mi away | 6946 RT. 113, VERSHIRE, VT, 05079 |
(802) 685-9982
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ORFORD FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 6.6 mi away | 2539 ROUTE 25A, ORFORD, NH, 03777 |
(603) 353-9166
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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 CORINTH, VT US, located 7.5 miles from West Fairlee town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.2° | 4.2° | 14.7° | 3.01" | — |
| February | 28.2° | 5.5° | 16.8° | 2.48" | — |
| March | 37.2° | 16.2° | 26.7° | 2.93" | — |
| April | 50.7° | 28.7° | 39.7° | 3.40" | — |
| May | 63.4° | 40.9° | 52.1° | 3.77" | — |
| June | 72.0° | 50.2° | 61.1° | 4.39" | — |
| July | 76.9° | 55.6° | 66.3° | 4.30" | — |
| August | 74.3° | 51.7° | 63.0° | 3.93" | — |
| September | 66.9° | 44.8° | 55.9° | 3.53" | — |
| October | 55.1° | 34.3° | 44.7° | 4.53" | — |
| November | 42.2° | 24.8° | 33.5° | 3.24" | — |
| December | 31.2° | 13.9° | 22.6° | 3.64" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairlee CDP | CDP | 3.7 mi | — |
| Bradford CDP | CDP | 6.9 mi | — |
| Chelsea CDP | CDP | 12.4 mi | — |
| Newbury village | Village | 13.5 mi | — |
| Hanover CDP | CDP | 14.9 mi | — |
| Norwich CDP | CDP | 14.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5001779975. • 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.