West Haven town, Vermont
West Haven town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
West Haven town is a geographic entity located in Rutland County, Vermont. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 244. The land area covers 28.12 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 244 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 54 yrs | ±10.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 93 | ±24 | 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 | 135 | ±28 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 93 | ±24 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 42 | ±20 |
| Median Home Value | $245,000 | ±$34,328 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $85,250 | ±$28,991 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,061 | ±$6,023 |
| Poverty Rate | 10.3% | ±10.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 24 | ±26 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.5% | ±7.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 97 | ±31 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 87.1% | ±7.4% |
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 WEST HAVEN
GUS Population: 244 (2024)
ID: 176639
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWN CLERK
2919 MAIN RD, WEST HAVEN VT 05743-9815
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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 Nearby | PK-12 | BOLTON LANDING, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Benson, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Castleton, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Fair Haven, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Fair Haven, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | GRANVILLE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Middletown Springs, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Orwell, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | PUTNAM STATION, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Poultney, 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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Davis College
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College | 23.4 mi away | 4230 Glendale Road, Pottersville, NY, 12860-2300 |
5184941800
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BENSON PUBLIC
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Library | 5.4 mi away | 2724 STAGE RD., BENSON, VT, 05731 |
(802) 537-4181
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Word of Life Bible Institute
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College | 23.4 mi away | 4230 Glendale Road, Pottersville, NY, 12860-0129 |
5184944723
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FAIR HAVEN FREE
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Library | 5.7 mi away | 107 MAIN ST., FAIR HAVEN, VT, 05743 |
(802) 265-8011
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SUNY Adirondack
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College | 24.7 mi away | 640 Bay Rd, Queensbury, NY, 12804-1445 |
5187432200
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WHITEHALL FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 6.2 mi away | 12 WILLIAMS STREET, WHITEHALL, NY, 12887 |
(518) 499-1366
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Washington Saratoga Warren Hamilton Essex BOCES-Practical Nursing Program
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College Vocational | 24.9 mi away | 1051 Dix Ave, Hudson Falls, NY, 12839 |
5187463508
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CASTLETON FREE
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Library | 9.4 mi away | 638 MAIN ST., CASTLETON, VT, 05735 |
(802) 468-5574
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POULTNEY PUBLIC
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Library | 10.5 mi away | 205 MAIN ST., STE 1, POULTNEY, VT, 05764 |
(802) 287-5556
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ORWELL FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 11.8 mi away | 473 MAIN ST., ORWELL, VT, 05760 |
(802) 948-2041
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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 WHITEHALL, NY US, located 6.0 miles from West Haven town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.3° | 12.1° | 21.2° | 3.00" | — |
| February | 34.0° | 12.5° | 23.2° | 2.57" | — |
| March | 43.1° | 22.4° | 32.8° | 2.99" | — |
| April | 57.9° | 35.2° | 46.6° | 3.30" | — |
| May | 71.0° | 47.2° | 59.1° | 3.33" | — |
| June | 79.1° | 56.5° | 67.8° | 4.37" | — |
| July | 83.5° | 61.3° | 72.4° | 4.36" | — |
| August | 81.7° | 59.9° | 70.8° | 4.45" | — |
| September | 73.9° | 51.8° | 62.8° | 3.58" | — |
| October | 60.7° | 40.7° | 50.7° | 4.05" | — |
| November | 47.2° | 30.7° | 38.9° | 2.98" | — |
| December | 35.5° | 20.5° | 28.0° | 3.57" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Haven CDP | CDP | 5.1 mi | — |
| Benson CDP | CDP | 5.7 mi | — |
| Whitehall village | Village | 7.4 mi | — |
| Castleton Four Corners CDP | CDP | 7.8 mi | — |
| Castleton CDP | CDP | 9.1 mi | — |
| Poultney village | Village | 10.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5002180875. • 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.