Sheffield Public RecordsVermont

Sheffield, a rural town in Caledonia County, VT, offers affordable living with a median home value of approximately $185,000 in 2024. Homeownership rate is around 83%, while about 17% of residents rent, with median rents near $950/month. Housing primarily consists of single-family homes on large lots. The property tax rate averages 2.2%. Neighborhoods are dispersed, with proximity to natural spaces and a close-knit community feel. Housing market trends show stable prices with modest annual appreciation of about 2%, making Sheffield attractive for buyers seeking value and quiet, rural living.

Sheffield, Caledonia, VT, is served by the Kingdom East School District, with students attending grades PreK-8 locally at Miller’s Run School (approx. 130 students, GreatSchools rating: 4/10), and high schoolers typically attending Lyndon Institute (enrollment ~600). Around 85% of adults hold a high school diploma, while 18% possess a bachelor’s degree or higher. The area offers limited adult education programs through Northeast Kingdom Learning Services. School safety reports are average for Vermont, and educational programs focus on core academics, special education, and extracurriculars. No higher education institutions are in Sheffield itself.

Sheffield, a town in Caledonia County, Vermont, has a population of around 703 (2020 Census). The median age is about 48 years. The gender distribution is nearly equal, with 50.8% male and 49.2% female. The town is predominantly White (94.7%), with small percentages identifying as two or more races (3.7%), Hispanic or Latino (1.1%), and Asian (0.6%). Sheffield’s population is largely middle-aged and older adults, reflecting Vermont’s rural demographics.

Sheffield, a small town in Caledonia County, Vermont, relies on nearby regional facilities for healthcare, with the closest hospital being Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury, about 15 miles away. Access to care is limited locally, with only a few primary care clinics and no hospitals within the town. Caledonia County has an uninsured rate of approximately 5%, and the population skews older, with a median age over 45. Common health issues include chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension. Most residents are served by primary care physicians, family medicine, and visiting nurse services.

Sheffield, Caledonia County, VT, is a rural community where transportation is primarily car-dependent; over 85% of residents commute by personal vehicle and less than 1% use public transit, as there is limited bus service. The average one-way commute time is about 25 minutes. Most households (over 93%) own at least one vehicle. The town lacks major employment hubs, with many residents commuting to nearby towns like St. Johnsbury or Lyndon for work. Roads such as VT Route 122 provide the main transportation infrastructure, and there are no rail or fixed-route transit systems in the area.