North ClarendonVT
Today 297 people live in this town, first settled in 1851.
Is North Clarendon a good place to live?
North Clarendon’s average commute is 11 minutes, below both the Vermont town median (23 minutes) and the median of U.S. towns (25 minutes). Of the 72 Vermont towns we compare, none has a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than North Clarendon. North Clarendon has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes North Clarendon stand out
Where North Clarendon beats most towns.
297 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to North Clarendon: who provides what
North Clarendon is unincorporated, so Rutland County and regional agencies provide most services.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in North Clarendon.
North Clarendon stands out in Vermont and nationally, with the median household income lower than most
Half commute less than 5 miles. Jobs based in North Clarendon grew to 1,567 in 2023, 205 more than in 2013. 2.3% of working residents work locally in the town. The top destinations are Rutland (31%), Rutland (11%) and Clarendon (9%).
| North Clarendon | Vermont towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $45,000 | $80,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 2.3% | 16% | 8% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
North Clarendon faces a low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Storm and flood damage is expected to run lower than in 78% of U.S. communities. Expected losses in North Clarendon break down as 72% from inland flooding and 8% from cold waves.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
North Clarendon has snowy winters and pleasant summers
In July, afternoons reach 82°; in January, nights fall to 10°, and about 83 inches of snow falls in a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
80% of adults in North Clarendon had a checkup this year, against 76% in Vermont’s towns and 79% across U.S. towns
Among adults in North Clarendon, 29% sleep under 7 hours. Of 31 CDC measures, North Clarendon beats the Vermont average on 7 and trails it on 6. Two figures for adults here: 15% binge drink, 6.9% worry about having enough food.
| North Clarendon | Vermont towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 36% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 16% | 16% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 6.9% | 9.5% | 14% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 80% | 76% | 79% |
| What stands out | North Clarendon | VT |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 6.9% | 9.2% |
| Fewer adults without reliable transportation | 4.9% | 6.4% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 13.5% | 10.1% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Homes in North Clarendon sell for about $295K
For households in North Clarendon, the share who own their home is 66%. Only 2 of the 69 Vermont towns we compare have a lower going rate for rent than North Clarendon.
| North Clarendon | Vermont towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $785 a month | $1,135 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 66% | 75% | 73% |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Fort Ticonderoga and 34 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around North Clarendon. Close and well known come first.
Big draw28 mi LandmarkFort Ticonderoga
29 mi LakeLake George
9 mi Ski areaKillington Resort184 runs · 3,031 ft vertical
39 mi LandmarkFort William Henry
39 mi Theme parkGreat Escape
16 mi Ski areaOkemo Mountain119 runs · 2,165 ft verticalPhoto credits
Fort Ticonderoga: Mwanner, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lake George: Sixlocal, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Killington Resort: NHRHS2010, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fort William Henry: IrisKawling at en.wikipedia, Public domain · Great Escape: Jared and Corin, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Okemo Mountain: Jrclark (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0
Everything we know about North Clarendon
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of North Clarendon; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 North Clarendon residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Vermont.
Every workday, about 1,562 people come to North Clarendon for work
Where North Clarendon’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About North Clarendon
Census-designated place in Vermont, United States
North Clarendon is an unincorporated village in the town of Clarendon, Rutland County, Vermont, United States. It is part of the North Clarendon Census Designated Place, which extends north along U.S. Route 7 into the town of Rutland. The village is located south of the Cold River, 3 miles (5 km) south of Rutland city. As of the 2020 census, North Clarendon had a population of 395. North Clarendon has a post office with ZIP code 05759.
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- Area
- 1.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 591 ft
- ZIP code
- 05759
Questions about North Clarendon
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is North Clarendon, VT a good place to live?
North Clarendon has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.