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Winooski, VT

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Winooski, VT

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 40
Population8,198
Foreign Born8.7%
Population Density5,937people per mi²
Median Age32.7 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
GrowingSince 2010, this city's population has grown with relatively minor shifts in racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

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

134/100

34% above national average

B+

The Real Cost of Living in Winooski, Vermont

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $25k$47k
Comfortable $68k$100k
Luxury $103k+$160k+
Elite (Top 5%) $122k+$189k+
Affordability Ratio

77%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean89%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
28
Poor
2
Negative
11

Groceries

6 within 10 miles

0.8mi

Gas

20 within 10 miles

0.1mi

Hospital

2 within 20 miles

1.2mi

Airport

PDX — Portland International Jetport

154.3mi

Post Office

USPS — Winooski, VT

0.3mi

Critical Amenities

Golf5Nearest 6.8 mi
Camping20Nearest 6.3 mi
Marina6Nearest 2.2 mi
Winery1Nearest 9.2 mi
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range0Nearest 12.4 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C+
Average

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

Median HHI
$77k+10.4%
2% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$641k
2% below US avg
College Educated
56.2%
61% above US avg
WFH
14.8%
3% above US avg
Homeownership
38.2%
42% below US avg
Median Home
$351k
24% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A-
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 77% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
16.9
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−13.8%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−29.1%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below 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
0.71 / 1k Residents50% above state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025* = State-level data substituted where local agency has not published figures

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 Winooski, 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 Season190 days231 frost-free
Annual Rainfall44.4"
Elevation256 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
D+
Vulnerable

Multiple tactical vulnerabilities. Population density, target proximity, or disaster risk are likely compounding. A retreat property and exit planning is required.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
D-
Poor265 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
D-
Poor5,937/sq mi
Fallout Danger
D-
Poor7 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
D+
WeakInland Flooding, Earthquake, Heat Wave, Cold Wave, Lightning
Border / Coast
B+
Goodborder 35 mi · coast 155 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$40.1M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityBoston676k people are 182 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital34 miMontpelier, VT
Nearest Prison23 mi1 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-22T21:40:17.000Z

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