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Newfane, VT

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 27
Population154
Foreign Born5.2%
Population Density1,415people per mi²
Median Age25.9 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
ChangingSince 2010, this city has seen significant changes in racial and ethnic composition in a short time.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A+
Elite

An exceptional place to live — walkable, affordable relative to incomes, with a thriving local economy and abundant recreation.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

The Real Cost of Living in Newfane, Vermont

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $20k$38k
Comfortable $71k$104k
Luxury $136k+$210k+

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean91%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
1
Positive
6
Poor
0
Negative
0

Groceries

2 within 10 miles

8.9mi

Gas

9 within 10 miles

4.7mi

Hospital

4 within 20 miles

4.3mi

Airport

PDX — Portland International Jetport

126.5mi

Post Office

USPS — Newfane, VT

0.3mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

1 private club within 10 miles.

Golf0Nearest 11.3 mi
Camping20Nearest 4.1 mi
Marina0Nearest 12.4 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink0Nearest 13.1 mi
Gun Range0 

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C+
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Est. Avg Net Worth
$686k
5% above US avg
College Educated
57.0%
63% above US avg
WFH
17.5%
22% above US avg
Homeownership
61.8%
6% below US avg
Median Home
$364k
29% above US avg
Avg HH Debt
$23k
28% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
B+
Safe

Generally safer than 71% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
16.3
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
+7.1%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr+12.6%
Homicide
0.02 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Robbery
0.12 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Aggravated Assault
1.67 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg

Property Crime

5yr+1.5%
Burglary
0.91 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Larceny-Theft
12.71 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.47 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: D+17Solidly Liberal

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Newfane, Vermont
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%70%2000200420082012201620202024

Inherited from parent state — no local data available.

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
C+
Moderate

Moderate friction. Expect trade-offs in some aspect of personal liberty and independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
F
Poor13.6% of income
Property Rights
D-
WeakIJ Grade D-
Firearm Rights
B-
GoodFPC Grade B-
Homeschooling
C+
WeakModerate regulation

Energy independence: Importer (15% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A-
OpenFarm sales legal
Gambling Laws
F
ProhibitedTribal · Poker · Betting
Marijuana Laws
A+
Fully LegalRecreational

Homesteading

Growing Season182 days226 frost-free
Annual Rainfall50.6"
Elevation577 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
C-
Exposed

Meaningful friction. Expect exposure to either population pressure, blast zones, or natural disaster risk. Consider buying a retreat property.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
F
Poor172 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak1,415/sq mi
Fallout Danger
B
Fair1 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
C-
WeakInland Flooding, Cold Wave, Hurricane, Tornado, Lightning
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 139 mi · coast 90 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$20.3M/yrfor the county

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-22T21:52:04.000Z

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