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Demographics
Population
2022 2020 2016 2014 2012 Bristol 3,789 3,782 3,906 3,918 3,788 Middlebury 9,158 8,780 8,654 8,545 8,183 Vergennes 2,571 2,569 2,599 2,597 2,741 All Other Towns 22,060 21,648 21,876 22,564 22,033 Addison County 37,578 36,777 37,035 37,624 36,745 Number of Households
14,468
Median Household Income
$77,978
Age Distribution
18 and under
19 - 64
65 and over
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15.8%
61.1%
23.1%
Education (25 and older)
High school graduate/some college
College graduate
.
94.3%
42.3%
United States Census Bureau
Quickfacts Addison County, Vermont; United States Census Bureau, 2022
Climate
Vermont's climate is classified as Continental Moist. This means that summers are mild, winters are cold, and precipitation is moderate in all four seasons. The amount of snow Vermont receives ranges from around 60 inches in the lower elevations to 120 inches per year in the southern Green Mountains. In the spring, melting snow and rain can cause rivers and streams to overflow, resulting in floods and "mud season." Summer is a pleasant season in Vermont with very few days reaching above 90 degrees F. However, quickly moving thunderstorms can bring damaging hail, wind, and rain. Fall in Vermont is considered by many people to be the most beautiful season, as the hills and valleys turn red and gold. Most Vermonters have heard about Indian summer, a warming trend of dry, moderate weather conditions after the first frost.
Statistics
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year Avg. Temp (F) 18.5 22 31 45 56 65.5 70.5 68.5 60.5 48 38.5 26 46 Avg. High (F) 27 31 40 55 67 76 81 79 70 57 46 33 55 Avg. Low (F) 10 13 22 35 45 55 60 58 51 39 31 19 37 Avg. Precip. (in) 2.06 1.76 2.22 2.82 3.45 3.69 4.16 3.91 3.64 3.60 3.13 2.38 36.82 Avg. Snow (in) 21 16 16 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 18 81 Climate Vermont - Burlington: US Climate Data, 2024
Housing
A variety of housing options are available in Addison County. Throughout the county, in both bustling downtowns and quiet rural communities, you can find apartments, retirement communities, single family homes, and more.
Fair Market Rent
Studio $1,096 1 Bedroom $1,103 2 Bedroom $1,410 3 Bedroom $1,760 4 Bedroom $1,995 Median Home Price
$412,640
County Median Home Prices and Monthly Mortgage Payment, 2024
Fair Market Rent: HUD User 2025
Healthcare
Addison County is fortunate to have access to high quality health care. UVM Health Network - Porter Medical Center is centrally located in Middlebury and Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington (affiliated with the University of Vermont) is within an hour’s drive.
UVM Health Network - Porter Medical Center is a fully accredited medical facility serving all of Addison County and adjoining areas of Vermont and New York State. The facility is comprised of a 25-bed acute care facility, a 105 bed skilled nursing facility which includes a memory care unit, short-term rehabilitation unit and a long-term care unit. Porter operates a network of primary care and specialty medical practices throughout Addison county and the town of Brandon, as well as an infusion center and "Porter ExpressCare". ExpressCare is a walk-in care clinic for adults and children over age 2 with minor illnesses or injuries who are unable to get an immediate appointment with their primary care doctor.
Mountain Community Health – Mountain Community Health services the Five Town area in Addison County, Vermont, including Bristol, Lincoln, Monkton, New Haven and Starksboro. They provide local access to broad-based services, including preventative, dental, mental, and primary health care.
Counseling Service of Addison County - The Counseling Service of Addison County (CSAC) is a local community mental health center located in Middlebury, Vermont. They offer a wide range of professional mental health and developmental services designed to meet the needs of those seeking help. Their staff has a wide variety of expertise and are trained in developmental services, substance abuse treatment, psychiatry, psychology, mental health counseling, social work, family therapy, and child therapy.
Dental care, eye care, and home health and hospice care services are available throughout the county, along with privately practicing counselors that provide individual and family counseling. Residents also have their choice of chiropractic, holistic health and nutritional counseling services and many other types of health care options.
Taxes
Income Tax
Single Filing Jointly 3.35% on the first $45,400 $75,000 6.60% between $45,400 - $75,000 $75,000 - $75,850 6.60% between $75,000 - $110,050 $75,850 - $183,400 7.60% between $110,050 - $229,550 $183,400 - $279,450 8.75% above $229,550 $279,450 Vermont Sales Tax
Middlebury only: 6% sales tax +1% local option tax = 7% total tax
6%
Rooms and Meals Tax
Middlebury only: 9% rooms & meals tax +1% local option tax = 10% total tax
9%
Alcohol Tax
Middlebury only: 10% alcohol tax + 1% local option tax = 11% total tax
10%
Property Tax is assessed at the municipal local level. The legislative body of the municipality sets a tax rate or rates to raise money for highways and other municipal expenses. For the purpose of education funding, all real property is classified as either homestead or non-residential. A statewide education tax is imposed on these two classes of property at different rates. The homestead education tax rate in each municipality depends upon the local per pupil spending. Both the homestead and non-residential education tax rates are adjusted by the local common level of appraisal. Contact your town clerk’s office for current tax rates.
Department of Taxes, 2023
Department of Taxes: Local Option Tax, 2023
Labor
Major Employers
Middlebury College National Bank of Middlebury Collins Aerospace Bet Cha Transit Porter Medical Center Addison County Home, Health, & Hospice Counseling Service of Addison County Addison Central Supervisory Union Residence at Otter Creek Addison Northwest School District Labor Force Participation Rate 65.6% Unemployment Rate 2.3% Industries
Agriculture Dairy, Fruit, Wood Manufacturing Beer, Paper, Cheese Retail Art, Food, Novelties Addison County Economic Development Corporation, 2023
Vermont Department of Labor, Labor Market Date by County, November 2024
Government
Municipal Government
There are 22 towns and one city in Addison County, each with its own government. Town clerks are responsible for the record keeping of deeds, land records, notes and lines, mortgages, property transfers, voter registration, vital statistics and licenses, and can provide information on taxes, zoning, and building permits. A complete listing of contact information and office hours for each town clerk is available here.
Vermont town meeting, essentially the town legislature, is a tradition dating back to before there was a Vermont. The first town meeting was held in Bennington in 1762, 15 years before Vermont was created. On Town Meeting Day, the first Tuesday in March, citizens across Vermont come together in their communities to discuss the business of their towns, elect local officials and vote on budgets. For more than 200 years, Town Meeting Day, also a state holiday, has been an important political event as well as a time for neighbors to discuss the civic issues of their community, state, and nation.
State and Federal Government
Addison County is represented in the state legislature by nine representatives and two senators. Vermont sends two senators and one representative to the U.S. Congress. A complete listing of state and federal representatives is available here.
Education
Vermont is known nationwide for its accomplishments in setting and assessing high academic standards for its public schools. Addison County is also home to multiple higher education institutions, and for the adult learner‚ there are numerous opportunities and resources available through cooperative efforts established by education and business.
Public School Student Enrollment
Addison Central Supervisory Union
1,798
Bridport Central School
Cornwall Elementary School
Mary Hogan School
Middlebury Union Middle School
Middlebury Union High School
Ripton Elementary School
Salisbury Community School
Shoreham Elementary School
Weybridge Elementary School
63
93
503
375
531
46
65
78
44
Addison Northwest School District
1,036
Preschool Program
Ferrisburgh Central School
Vergennes Union Elementary School
Vergennes Union Middle/High School
88
248
300
400
Slate Valley Unified Union School District
1,294
Orwell Village School 141 Mount Abraham Unified School District
1,369
Beeman Elementary School
Bristol Elementary School
Monkton Central School
Mount Abraham Union Middle/High School
Robinson Elementary School
81
420
128
630
110
Rutland Northeast Supervisory Union
1,494
Otter Creek Academy at Leicester
110 State of Vermont Agency of Education: School Report, Enrollment Report, 2023
High School Completion Rates
Middlebury Union High School 84 % Mount Abraham Union High School (Bristol) 91 % Vergennes Union High School 92 % State of Vermont Agency of Education: VT Education Dashboard, Student Information, August 2023
Adult Learning
Vermont Adult Learning
Vermont Adult Learning provides basic literacy and math instruction, high school diploma and GED completion and English Language Learning (ELL) classes.
Higher Education
Addison County residents have access to many higher educational institutions. The University of Vermont, Champlain College, Saint Michael’s College, Burlington College, Castleton State College, and Vermont Technical College are within close proximity to Addison County. Middlebury College and Community College of Vermont are both located within the county.
Middlebury College
Since its founding in 1800 Middlebury has developed from “the town’s college” into an institution of international renown. In addition to undergraduate and graduate degree programs it hosts the summer Language Schools and the respected Bread Loaf School of English and Writers’ Conference.
Community College of Vermont
The Community College of Vermont (CCV) was founded in 1970 and merged with the Vermont State College system in 1972. Over the years, CCV has received national recognition for its innovative programs and its unique way of bringing college learning to residents of Vermont. Today, CCV serves approximately 10,000 students per semester, making its enrollment the second largest of any college in the state.
Northlands Job Corps
Job Corps is a no-cost education and career technical training program administered by the U.S. Department of Labor that helps young people ages 16-24 improve the quality of their lives.
