The Town FilesBrattleboro, Vermont
Community in Windham County · population 7,352 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $234,600
- Household income
- $52,734
- Jan low / Jul high
- 10° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 75 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 44.3
Brattleboro is a community of 7,352 people in Windham County, Vermont. The median home is worth $234,600, below the typical Vermont town ($278,700). It ranks hipper than 100% of Vermont towns, more walkable than 98% of Vermont towns, more vibrant than 98% of Vermont towns.
- #6 in The 25 Most Walkable Small Towns in Vermont
- #15 in The 50 Hippest Small Towns in America
- #21 in 25 Small Towns in Vermont With the Mildest Winters
- #21 in The 25 Best Small Towns for First-Time Home Buyers in Vermont
- #24 in 25 Small Towns in Vermont With the Cheapest Homes
- #27 in 50 Small Towns in America With the Oldest Homes
How Brattleboro ranks
Percentile among Vermont towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Vermont towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Brattleboro is worth $234,600, below the typical Vermont town ($278,700). Homes cost about 4.4 times the median household income of $52,734, which is more affordable than 23% of Vermont towns. Median rent is $1,113 a month. 50.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Brattleboro | Typical Vermont town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $234,600 | $278,700 |
| Median rent | $1,113 | $1,117 |
| Median household income | $52,734 | $76,895 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.4× | 3.6× |
| Homeownership | 50.7% | 81.6% |
| Median year built | 1938 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.6% | — |
Who lives in Brattleboro
| People | Brattleboro | Typical Vermont town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.3 | 45.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.8% | 22.2% |
| Under 18 | 20.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 47.2% | 38.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 21.3% | 8.6% |
| Veterans | 5.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.3% | — |
| Work from home | 11.8% | 14.9% |
| Average commute | 15.3 min | 25.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.9% | 89.3% |
Weather in Brattleboro
July highs average 81.9°F and January lows 10.4°F. About 46.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 75.3 inches of snow (typical Vermont town: 84.3 in). Expect about 11 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 174 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Brattleboro since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Vermont town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on July 18, 2022 about 6.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 18, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 19 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 29, 2012.
Severe weather in Windham County since 1996
Windham County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 8, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3609: Tropical Depression Debby |
| March 2, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4762: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| July 14, 2023 | Flood | DR-4720: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| July 10, 2023 | Flood | EM-3595: Flooding |
| September 29, 2021 | Flood | DR-4621: Severe Storm And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Windham County
Windham County had 20,831 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $56,758 a year. Unemployment was 2.3% in 2023; in Brattleboro itself the ACS puts it at 7.8%.
Towns near Brattleboro
- West Brattleboro, VT2.1 mi · 2,803 people · home $256,100
- Brattleboro, VT3.7 mi · 12,184 people · home $257,300
- Hinsdale, NH4.5 mi · 3,948 people · home $200,700
- Chesterfield, NH6.1 mi · 3,552 people · home $373,500
- Putney, VT9.3 mi · 2,617 people · home $300,000
- Winchester, NH9.7 mi · 4,150 people · home $242,900
- Swanzey, NH13.3 mi · 7,270 people · home $259,200
- Northfield, MA13.8 mi · 2,866 people · home $375,800
Brattleboro questions
Is Brattleboro, Vermont a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Brattleboro scores better for retirees than 35% of Vermont towns and quieter than 3%. 24.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.3).
How much does a house cost in Brattleboro?
The median owner-occupied home in Brattleboro is valued at $234,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $52,734, so homes cost about 4.4 times income. Median rent is $1,113 a month.
What is the weather like in Brattleboro?
July highs average 81.9°F and January lows 10.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.1 inches of precipitation a year and 75.3 inches of snow.
Does Brattleboro get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Brattleboro since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on July 18, 2022. The typical Vermont town has had 2.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)