Brattleboro is located in Windham County, Vermont. Brattleboro is in the southeast corner of the state, along the state line with New Hampshire. It is situated along the Connecticut River, at the mouth of the West River. Brattleboro is the oldest town in the state, and noted for its vibrant arts community, as well as the renowned Brattleboro Retreat, a psychiatric hospital and convalescent center.
The Brattleboro region is known for being the most artistically diverse and culturally rich community in Vermont. Our regional recreation opportunities are limitless with two rivers, hundreds of acres of forests and trails, and the Green Mountains to the west. Whether you're coming for indoor or outdoor activities, our region has it all.
Nestled between the West and Connecticut Rivers, Brattleboro offers visitors an exceptional variety of recreational activities, arts, entertainment, shopping and dining. As Polo Magazine points out, Brattleboro's historic downtown "is crammed with bookstores, galleries, and cafes, and a quaintly lingering counterculture image is more than balanced by some very well-laid tables."
The West River Valley begins at what looks like a large pond just North of the town center. Known as the Retreat Meadows, these floodplains provide a great spot to coast in a canoe, fish or look for birds and wildlife. The road heads north and gently up hill to the scenic villages of Newfane and Townshend where some of the most photographed commons in the state are framed by fine shops, galleries, restaurants and inns. Tucked into the surrounding mountains are also some of the best horse riding facilities, snowmobile trails, hiking routes and scenic dirt roads in New England.
No matter which direction you travel in, the area surrounding Brattleboro is culturally rich. Brattleboro, Putney, Guilford and Marlboro all offer a wealth of musical arts. We also provide sanctuary for hundreds of fine artists and craftspeople, whose studios are occasionally open to the public. Nevertheless, our galleries and shops proudly display their work all year.
Brattleboro has long been a destination for film and theater as well as world-class jazz and classical music performances. From January through December, film festivals, monthly gallery walks, concerts, theater performances and community celebrations draw thousands of people downtown to enjoy entertainment, browse the shops, sample our diverse cuisines, and connect with friends and neighbors.
More than 90 manufacturing companies operate in the Brattleboro area, making the town an important regional center for commerce, finance and technology. Our quality of life attracts a diverse group of businesses, from large manufacturing and distribution companies to small home based businesses.
Housing Cost
Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $193,846
Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $201,885; Detached houses: $206,646; Townhouses or other attached units: $171,577; In 2-unit structures: $234,254; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $276,208; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $190,468; Mobile homes: $34,313.
Demographics
Population in July 2007: 8,160. Brattleboro covers 9.53 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 240 feet above sea level. Zip codes: 05301, 05302, 05303, 05304 - Area Wecode: 802
weather
Brattleboro, VT climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 20's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 83.80 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 10.60 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 25 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 22 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Brattleboro is 46.97 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is May with an average rainfall of 4.32 Inches.
Information provided by idcide.com and city data.com
as the renowned Brattleboro Retreat, a psychiatric hospital and convalescent center.
West River Valley begins at what looks like a large pond just North of the town center. Known as the Retreat Meadows, these floodplains provide a great spot to coast in a canoe, fish or look for birds and wildlife. The road heads north and gently up hill to the scenic villages of Newfane and Townshend where some of the most photographed commons in the state are framed by fine shops, galleries, restaurants and inns. Tucked into the surrounding mountains are also some of the best horse riding facilities, snowmobile trails, hiking routes and scenic dirt roads in New England.