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    Colchester

    #12 in Best Places to Live in Vermont
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      Overall Niche Grade
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      1. Public Schools
        B+
      2. Crime & Safety
        B
      3. Housing
        B
      4. Nightlife
        A minus
      5. Good for Families
        A minus
      6. Diversity
        B
      7. Jobs
        B
      8. Weather
        C minus
      9. Cost of Living
        C+
      10. Health & Fitness
        A
      11. Outdoor Activities
        A
      12. Commute
        B+
      Colchester is a with a population of 17,547. Colchester is in Chittenden County and is one of the best places to live in Vermont. Living in Colchester offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Colchester there are a lot of restaurants and parks. Many young professionals live in Colchester and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Colchester are above average.
      Population
      17,547
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      Real Estate

      Median Home Value
      $289,400
      National
      $244,900
      Median Rent
      $1,229
      National
      $1,163
      Area Feel
      Sparse Suburban
      Rent vs. Own
      • Rent
        29%
      • Own
        71%
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      Crime & Safety

      Crime & Safety
      B
      Based on violent and property crime rates.
      Violent Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      • Assault
        140.3
        282.7
      • Murder
        0
        6.1
      • Rape
        17.5
        40.7
      • Robbery
        0
        135.5
      Property Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      • Burglary
        87.7
        500.1
      • Theft
        1,280.6
        2,042.8
      • Motor Vehicle Theft
        17.5
        284

      Residents

      Diversity
      B
      Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
      Age
      • <10 years
        10%
      • 10-17 years
        8%
      • 18-24 years
        18%
      • 25-34 years
        12%
      • 35-44 years
        13%
      • 45-54 years
        14%
      • 55-64 years
        12%
      • 65+ years
        13%
      Education Levels
      • Master's degree or higher
        16%
        13%
      • Bachelor's degree
        30%
        21%
      • Some college or associate's degree
        26%
        29%
      • High school diploma or equivalent
        25%
        26%
      • Less than high school diploma
        4%
        11%
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      Working in Colchester

      Jobs
      B
      Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
      Median Household Income
      $83,869
      National
      $69,021
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