Hosford-Sherman Farm, 1785
Poultney’s story
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Census counts: 1,121 in 1790, 3,020 in 2020. The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 1785 and 3 maps from 1895 on.
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PoultneyVT
A town of 1,072.
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Photo: Jared and Corin · CC BY-SA 2.0
Population
1,072
2025 Census estimate · −1.7% since 2020
Typical home
$308K
+7.1% in a year
Household income
$71K
median
Median age
28.2
years
Jobs based here
286
A commuter town
Is Poultney a good place to live?
Poultney’s best subject grades are an A for walkability and civic life and an A+ for history; its weakest is a C for incomes. Poultney’s median age is 28.2 years, against 43.7 years in Vermont’s towns and 40.5 years across U.S. towns. On walkability, just 9 of Vermont’s 172 towns do better. On history, just 2 of Vermont’s 172 towns do better. Poultney has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Poultney stand out
Where Poultney beats most towns.
A shrinking town
Poultney has shrunk 34% since 2010
1,612 counted in 2010 and 1,079 in 2020; an estimated 1,072 in 2025.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Poultney grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Vermont), ordered by how far Poultney is from typical.
WalkabilityEPA walkability 11 of 20; 4.7% of households have no carAOpen →HealthRutland Regional Medical Center 15.1 miles awayB+Open →Jobs & income$71K median household incomeCOpen →SchoolsBehind 65% of Vermont districts on tests and graduationC+Open →Cost of livingBOpen →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 42% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listBOpen →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
OutdoorsConserved land, trails and parksCOpen →History7 notable people born hereA+Open →Civic life7.5 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsAOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Poultney: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Poultney, and how to reach them.
PowerGreen Mountain Power23.3¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterPoultney Water DeptNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNearest public drop-offPoultney Transfer Station, 2 miOpenStreetMap
SchoolsGreater Rutland County Supervisory UnionQuarry Valley Unified Union School District 702 districts serve Poultney; which school depends on your address and gradeNCES
Register to voteOnlineIn Vermont you can register online up to and including Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (received by Election Day).vote.govWho runs elections herePoultney Town ClerkTown of Poultney; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Nov 2025
ZIP code0576405764 100%Census 2020
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 Poultney.
Who lives here
A college town: 26% of residents are 18 to 24
Adults 18 to 34 are 40% of residents (22% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 22% of residents (39% statewide). 17% of residents are under 18 in Poultney, below both Vermont’s towns (19%) and U.S. towns (22%). 38% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 44% across Vermont.
28.2median age · VT 43.1
| Poultney | Vermont towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 17% | 19% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 38% | 40% | 29% |
PoultneyVermontUnited States
Ages · share of residents
26%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma7%
High school33%
Some college10%
Associate’s11%
Bachelor’s17%
Graduate22%
Women and men · all residents
50% women, 50% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±7.3 points. Across Vermont, 50.4% of residents are women. Among residents 75 and older, 79% are women (VT 56%).
| Poultney | VT | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 11.7% | 9.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 5.1% | 8.8% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 25.8% | 10% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 14% | 11.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 10.2% | 12.3% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 7.7% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 4.4% | 14.5% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 17% | 13% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 4.1% | 8.5% | 7% |
| No diploma | 7.3% | 5.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 33.4% | 26.8% | 26% |
| Some college | 10.1% | 15.8% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 10.8% | 8.6% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 16.5% | 25.2% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 21.9% | 18.6% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,100, single groups can be off by several points
Work & commuteJobs & income grade C
Fewer of Poultney’s working residents work locally than in the typical Vermont or U.S. town
4.7% of working residents work locally in Poultney. Jobs based in Poultney fell to 286 in 2023, 412 fewer than in 2013. Poultney’s average trip to work is 31 minutes.
5%work in town
| Poultney | Vermont towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 31 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 4.7% | 16% | 8% |
| Median household income | $71,000 | $80,000 | $80,000 |
| Work from home | 11% | 15% | 11% |
Where working residents work
In Poultney5%
Rutland16%
Poultney11%
Castleton7%
Rutland6%
15 mi
median commute distance
286
jobs based in Poultney
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
A
Walkability grade: more walkable than 95% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
HealthB+
Poultney is healthier than 73% of U.S. towns
Poultney beats the Vermont average on 3 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 18% of Poultney adults binge drink.
73%healthier than U.S. townsB+Health Grade
| Poultney | Vermont towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 16% | 16% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 8.5% | 9.1% | 12% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 7.1% | 9.5% | 14% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 27% | 23% |
31 measures vs. Vermont
3 better27 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Poultney | VT |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 7.1% | 9.2% |
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| More adults with obesity | 35.1% | 28.6% |
Rutland Regional Medical Center
15.1 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
HousingCost of living grade B
Poultney’s typical home value is about $308K
The typical Poultney home is worth about $308,000, up 7.1% in a year, 21% below the Vermont typical home. The median rent in Poultney is $868 a month. Only 7 of the 72 Vermont towns we compare have a lower share of households owning their home than Poultney.
$308KZillow home value
| Poultney | Vermont towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 57% | 75% | 73% |
| Median rent | $868 a month | $1,135 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Poultney$308K
Vermont$392K
+7.1%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in April
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
In Poultney, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
Poultney has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 82°, January nights drop to 11° and about 75 inches of snow falls in a winter.
75″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter14–33°
Spring32–56°
Summer56–80°
Fall38–60°
Oct 12
typical first frost
Apr 30
typical last frost
+1.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B
Inland flooding leads a moderate hazard risk in Poultney
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 58% of U.S. communities. One flood insurance claim has been paid in Poultney since 2000.
42risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold waves
1
paid flood claims since 2000
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Nearby attractions
All 68 attractions →Fort Ticonderoga and 28 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Poultney. Close and well known come first.
Big draw24 mi LandmarkFort Ticonderoga
17 mi LakeLake George
25 mi LandmarkFort William Henry
26 mi Theme parkGreat Escape
23 mi Ski areaKillington Resort184 runs · 3,031 ft vertical
34 mi State parkGrant Cottage State Historic SiteSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Fort Ticonderoga: Mwanner, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lake George: Sixlocal, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fort William Henry: IrisKawling at en.wikipedia, Public domain · Great Escape: Jared and Corin, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Killington Resort: NHRHS2010, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Grant Cottage State Historic Site: Coingeek at English Wikipedia, Public domain
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Poultney
18pages on Poultney
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Poultney; the nearest are
SUNY AdirondackCommunity college · Public · Queensbury, NY23.9 mi$6,844 in-state tuitionEmpire State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Saratoga Springs, NY41 mi$7,648 in-state tuition
College town 22 of every 100 Poultney residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Vermont.
Small town
1,072 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
East PoultneyPoultney
Famous people from Poultney
7 notable people were born in Poultney.
J
James S. MarshallAmerican mayor · 1819–1892About Poultney
Town in Vermont, United States
Poultney is a town in Rutland County in the southwestern part of the U.S. state of Vermont. New York is on its western border. Castleton, Vermont, is on its northern border. Poultney was home to Green Mountain College, a private liberal arts college that closed in 2019. The Village of Poultney is entirely within the town. The town population was 3,020 at the 2020 census. Poultney was charted on September 21, 1761, named for William Pulteney, 1st Earl of Bath, a British politician and orator. Bath was the founder of the political faction known as the Patriot Whigs, in opposition to the government of Robert Walpole.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 45 sq mi
- Elevation
- 427 ft
- ZIP code
- 05764
- Area code
- 802
Questions about Poultney
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Poultney, VT expensive?
Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B.