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Town Snapshot

Boundaries of the Town of Castleton

2020 Demographics

  • Land Area: 38.9 square miles
  • Population: 4,458 
  • Median Household Income: $44,180 
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 29.6%  
  • Total Households: 1,837 
  • Median Age: 43.7

For more data on town demographics, visit the US Census Bureau website.

Nearby Schools and Universities

  • Castleton University
  • Slate Valley Unified School District 
    • Castleton Elementary
    • Castleton Village School
    • Fair Haven Grade School
    • Fair Haven High School

Major Employers Located in Castleton (20+ employees)

  • Brown’s Auto Salvage
  • Castleton University
  • Community Health Castleton
  • Hadeka Stone Corporation
  • Hubbardton Forge
  • Morton Buildings
  • Slate Valley Unified School District
  • Town of Castleton
  • Woodard Marine

Location and Transportation

Centrally located in the Northeast, with easy access to Interstate 87 and only a short distance to many major cities, Castleton is a desirable destination for tourism and events.

  • Saratoga Springs, NY: 1 hr 12 min (61.9 mi)
  • Burlington, VT: 1 hr 33 min (68.7 mi)
  • Albany, NY: 1 hr 42 min (95.8 mi) 
  • Manchester, NH: 2 hr 30 min (136.5 mi)
  • Hartford, CT: 2 hr 50 min (168.7 mi) 
  • Montreal, Canada: 3 hr 6 min (170.9 mi)
  • Boston, MA: 3 hr 16 min (186.5 mi)
  • Syracuse, NY: 3 hr 26 min (201.8 mi)

While automotive is the most popular mode of transportation in the area, many take advantage of the following options when traveling out of town:

  • Amtrak Castleton, VT (CNV)
  • The Bus Rutland Public Transportation
  • Rutland Airport (Cape Air)   

Recreation

Castleton is a recreational paradise and offers many opportunities for winter sports, golf, water sports, fishing, hiking, camping, biking, and hunting. Lakes, State Parks and trail systems are abundant in the area, and some of the best in the region. Below are links to some of our most popular recreational destinations:

Lakes:

  • Lake Bomoseen
  • Glen Lake
  • Lake Hortonia
  • Lake St. Catherine
  • Lake Champlain

Trail Systems (biking, walking and hiking):

Golf:

State Parks and Camping:

Wildlife Areas: