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Braintree, Vermont

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Population in 2010: 1,246.
Population change since 2000: +4.4%
 
Males: 608  (48.8%)
Females: 638  (51.2%)
Median resident age:

45.3 years
Vermont median age:

45.8 years

Zip codes: 05060.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $69,607 (it was $37,232 in 2000)
Braintree:

$69,607
VT:

$73,991

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $34,426 (it was $16,480 in 2000)

Braintree town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $224,585 (it was $85,700 in 2000)
Braintree:

$224,585
VT:

$304,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $298,331; detached houses: $318,213; townhouses or other attached units: $371,061; in 2-unit structures: $227,224; in 3-to-4-unit structures: over $1,000,000; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $123,307; mobile homes: $108,182
March 2022 cost of living index in Braintree: 95.9 (near average, U.S. average is 100)
  • Races in Braintree, VT (2010)
    • 1,21397.4%White alone
    • 161.3%Two or more races
    • 90.7%Hispanic
    • 20.2%Black alone
    • 30.2%American Indian alone
    • 20.2%Asian alone
    • 10.08%Other race alone

Races in Braintree detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Vermont and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Braintree, Vermont as of April 26, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Braintree is 623 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state average.


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Ancestries: English (27.3%), French (12.3%), Irish (12.3%), United States (8.3%), French Canadian (7.5%), Scottish (5.6%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Land area: 38.3 square miles.

Population density: 33 people per square mile   (very low).

19 residents are foreign born

This town:

1.6%
Vermont:

3.8%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Braintree town:

1.9% ($1,606)
Vermont:

2.0% ($2,196)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Manchester, NH (92.2 miles , pop. 107,006).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (139.7 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (223.6 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Randolph, VT (2.2 miles ),
Granville, VT (2.6 miles ),
Brookfield, VT (2.6 miles ),
Roxbury, VT (2.8 miles ),
Rochester, VT (2.8 miles ),
Bethel, VT (2.9 miles ),
Hancock, VT (2.9 miles ),
Tunbridge, VT (3.4 miles )

Latitude: 43.96 N, Longitude: 72.70 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 802

Distribution of median household income in Braintree, VT in 2022

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 2 buildings, average cost: $279,200
  • 2020: 1 building, cost: $248,200
  • 2019: 1 building, cost: $282,200
  • 2018: 2 buildings, average cost: $145,000
  • 2017: 1 building, cost: $60,000
  • 2016: 4 buildings, average cost: $184,300
  • 2015: 1 building, cost: $90,000
  • 2013: 1 building, cost: $500,000
  • 2012: 4 buildings, average cost: $227,500
  • 2011: 1 building, cost: $50,000
  • 2009: 2 buildings, average cost: $239,400
  • 2006: 5 buildings, average cost: $203,200
  • 2005: 6 buildings, average cost: $92,300
  • 2004: 6 buildings, average cost: $48,800
  • 2003: 1 building, cost: $132,800
  • 2001: 4 buildings, average cost: $74,500
  • 2000: 3 buildings, average cost: $100,000
  • 1999: 2 buildings, average cost: $97,500
  • 1998: 9 buildings, average cost: $128,300
  • 1997: 4 buildings, average cost: $63,800
Number of permits per 10,000 Braintree, VT residents
Average permit cost in Braintree, VT
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.5%
Vermont:

2.0%
Unemployment by year
Population change in the 1990s: +86 (+7.8%).
Most common industries in Braintree, VT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (8.7%)
  • Health care (8.4%)
  • Construction (7.6%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (6.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.3%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (5.2%)
  • Metal & metal products (4.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (14.5%)
  • Metal & metal products (7.7%)
  • Machinery (7.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.4%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (7.1%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (5.9%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (15.5%)
  • Health care (13.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.8%)
  • Food & beverage stores (7.1%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (6.1%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (5.1%)
  • Public administration (5.1%)
Most common occupations in Braintree, VT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.6%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.2%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.0%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.0%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (10.5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (8.6%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5.9%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.9%)
  • Carpenters (5.6%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.9%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.1%)
  • Cashiers (5.1%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (4.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.7%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (4.7%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (4.4%)

Average climate in Braintree, Vermont

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Braintree-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Vermont state average. It is 80% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/11/1966, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 30.2 miles away from the Braintree town center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 8/20/1968, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 59.8 miles away from the town center injured one person and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Braintree-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Vermont state average. It is 70% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 62.2 miles away from the city center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 81.5 miles away from Braintree center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 62.0 miles away from the city center
On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 63.8 miles away from the city center
On 10/16/2012 at 23:12:25, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 ML, Depth: 10.0 mi) earthquake occurred 105.4 miles away from Braintree center
On 6/16/1995 at 12:13:11, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 45.2 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Orange County (26) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 19
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 20, Storms: 19, Tropical Storms: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Landslide: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Braintree:

  • GIFFORD ELDERLY CARE INC (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; RANDOLPH, VT)
  • GIFFORD MEDICAL CENTER Critical Access Hospitals (about 4 miles away; RANDOLPH, VT)
  • MENIG EXTENDED CARE (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; RANDOLPH, VT)
  • MAYO HEALTHCARE INC. (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; NORTHFIELD, VT)

Amtrak station near Braintree:

  • 4 miles: RANDOLPH (DEPOT SQ.) . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, snack bar, ATM, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Braintree:

  • Norwich University (about 13 miles; Northfield, VT; Full-time enrollment: 4,221)
  • Middlebury College (about 24 miles; Middlebury, VT; FT enrollment: 3,077)
  • Dartmouth College (about 28 miles; Hanover, NH; FT enrollment: 6,030)
  • Castleton State College (about 35 miles; Castleton, VT; FT enrollment: 2,079)
  • Champlain College (about 44 miles; Burlington, VT; FT enrollment: 2,623)
  • Saint Michael's College (about 44 miles; Colchester, VT; FT enrollment: 2,336)
  • University of Vermont (about 44 miles; Burlington, VT; FT enrollment: 11,566)

Public elementary/middle school in Braintree:

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Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Braintree: Mobile Acres Trailer Park (A), Lower Branch (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Braintree: Braintree Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: Thayer Brook Cemetery (1), Spear Cemetery (2), Roswell Ford Cemetery (3), Mountain View Cemetery (4), Lower Branch Cemetery (5), Hutchinson-Mann Cemetery (6), East Braintree Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lake: Mud Pond (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Toddy Brook (A), Cahee Brook (B), Riford Brook (C), Brackett Brook (D), Batchellor Brook (E), Batchelder Brook (F), Battles Brook (G), Flint Brook (H), Dunham Brook (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Orange County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Braintree and their reported violations in the past:

CHEFS MARKET (Address: 512 DUCIOS ROAD , Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUL-2009, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Boil Water Order (AUG-05-2009), St Formal NOV issued (AUG-05-2009), St Tech Assistance Visit (AUG-05-2009), St Public Notif requested (AUG-05-2009), St Compliance achieved (NOV-22-2010)
Past monitoring violations:
  • 3 routine major monitoring violations
  • One minor monitoring violation
Average household size:
This town:

2.4 people
Vermont:

2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

67.0%
Whole state:

62.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

10.7%
Whole state:

9.2%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 1.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.4% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

6.5%
Whole state:

9.4%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

3.0%
Whole state:

3.6%

For population 15 years and over in Braintree:

Marital status in Braintree, VT
  • Never married: 23.7%
  • Now married: 54.2%
  • Separated: 2.1%
  • Widowed: 9.7%
  • Divorced: 10.3%

For population 25 years and over in Braintree:

  • High school or higher: 84.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 19.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.1%
  • Unemployed: 5.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 25.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.2
Vermont average:

11.7

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Braintree, VT (based on Orange County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant2,44333
Catholic1,2185
Evangelical Protestant43811
Other462
None24,791-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 8
Orange County:

2.76 / 10,000 pop.
Vermont:

3.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 4
Orange County:

1.38 / 10,000 pop.
Vermont:

1.95 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 22
Orange County:

7.60 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.40 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 23
Here:

7.94 / 10,000 pop.
State:

11.52 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

6.9%
Vermont:

6.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Orange County:

25.8%
Vermont:

22.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

12.5%
State:

13.3%

Strongest AM radio stations in Braintree:

  • WWWT (1320 AM; 1 kW; RANDOLPH, VT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WDEV (550 AM; 5 kW; WATERBURY, VT; Owner: RADIO VERMONT, INC.)
  • WCHP (760 AM; 35 kW; CHAMPLAIN, NY; Owner: CHAMPLAIN RADIO, INC.)
  • WGY (810 AM; 50 kW; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WSYB (1380 AM; 5 kW; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WNTK (1020 AM; 10 kW; NEWPORT, NH; Owner: KOOR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WTWN (1100 AM; daytime; 5 kW; WELLS RIVER, VT; Owner: PUFFER BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WICY (1490 AM; 50 kW; MALONE, NY; Owner: CARTIER COMMUNICATIONS INC.)
  • WVMT (620 AM; 5 kW; BURLINGTON, VT; Owner: SISON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WPTR (1540 AM; 50 kW; ALBANY, NY; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Braintree:

  • WDEV-FM (96.1 FM; WARREN, VT; Owner: RADIO VERMONT, INC.)
  • WCVR-FM (102.1 FM; RANDOLPH, VT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WEBK (105.3 FM; KILLINGTON, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WJJR (98.1 FM; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WZRT (97.1 FM; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WGLV (91.7 FM; WOODSTOCK, VT; Owner: CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES INC)
  • WHDQ-FM1 (106.1 FM; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • WJEN (94.5 FM; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCVT (101.7 FM; STOWE, VT; Owner: RADIO VERMONT CLASSICS, L.L.C.)
  • WNCS (104.7 FM; MONTPELIER, VT; Owner: MONTPELIER BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WVPS (107.9 FM; BURLINGTON, VT; Owner: VERMONT PUBLIC RADIO)
  • WEZF (92.9 FM; BURLINGTON, VT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WEXP (101.5 FM; BRANDON, VT; Owner: VOX VERMONT, L.L.C.)
  • WLKC (103.3 FM; WATERBURY, VT; Owner: RADIO BROADCASTING SERVICES, INC.)
  • WVPR (89.5 FM; WINDSOR, VT; Owner: VERMONT PUBLIC RADIO)
  • WCMD (89.9 FM; BARRE, VT; Owner: CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES, INC)
  • WHDQ (106.1 FM; CLAREMONT, NH; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • WPKQ (103.7 FM; NORTH CONWAY, NH; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WRJT (103.1 FM; ROYALTON, VT; Owner: LISBON COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WHOM (94.9 FM; MT. WASHINGTON, NH; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 6Number of bridges
  • 36ft / 11.2mTotal length
  • $1,144,000Total costs
  • 1,120Total average daily traffic
  • 43Total average daily truck traffic
  • 1,177Total future (year 2028) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

7
  • Call Sign: KA1EKW, Licensee ID: L01012715, Grant Date: 10/17/2008, Expiration Date: 10/17/2018, Cancellation Date: 10/20/2020, Registrant: Kenneth Paulhus, 3032 Thresher Rd., Braintree, VT 05060

  • Call Sign: KB1UG, Licensee ID: L00984724, Grant Date: 03/01/2005, Expiration Date: 05/26/2015, Cancellation Date: 05/27/2017, Certifier: Thomas Cooch, Registrant: Thomas Cooch, 3469 Peth Road, Braintree, VT 05060

  • Call Sign: N1TGZ, Licensee ID: L00198776, Grant Date: 03/09/1999, Expiration Date: 12/11/2006, Cancellation Date: 11/14/2006, Registrant: Gregory P Fox, 1608 Braintree Hill Rd, Braintree, VT 05060

  • Call Sign: KB1LNH, Licensee ID: L00895723, Grant Date: 08/06/2014, Expiration Date: 07/22/2024, Certifier: Dane A Swanson, Registrant: Dane A Swanson, 230 Edmonds Cir, Braintree, VT 05060

  • Call Sign: KE1MI, Previous Call Sign: N1TGZ, Licensee ID: L00198776, Grant Date: 09/28/2016, Expiration Date: 12/11/2026, Certifier: Gregory P Fox, Registrant: Gregory P Fox, 1608 Braintree Hill Rd, Braintree, VT 05060

  • Call Sign: KC1BLF, Licensee ID: L01851345, Grant Date: 03/20/2014, Expiration Date: 03/20/2024, Certifier: Gordon H Clark, Registrant: Gordon H Clark, 3314 Vt Route 12a, Braintree, VT 05060

  • Call Sign: KC1LAX, Licensee ID: L00984724, Grant Date: 02/27/2019, Expiration Date: 02/27/2029, Certifier: Thomas Cooch, Registrant: Thomas Cooch, 3469 Peth Rd, Braintree, VT 05060


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: GOLDEN CIRCLE AIR T-BIRD TBT06 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 582SER (65 HP) (2 Cycle)
    N-Number: 94680, N94680, N-94680, Serial Number: GR1245014, Year manufactured: 1993, Airworthiness Date: 10/12/2007, Certificate Issue Date: 07/27/2007
    Registrant (Individual): Gilbert W Rose, 298 Rose Rd, Braintree, VT 05060

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Braintree, VT
  • 72.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 16.5%Wood
  • 10.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.5%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Braintree, VT
  • 76.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 10.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 10.7%Wood
  • 2.7%No fuel used


Braintree compared to Vermont state average:

  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
There is 1 pilot and no other airmen in this city.
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