Castleton
City in Vermont, United States
Overview
Castleton, Vermont is a picturesque small town set in the rolling hills of western Vermont, famed for its close-knit community, historic charm, and outdoor recreation. Home to Castleton University and adjacent to beautiful Lake Bomoseen, it's a peaceful retreat for nature lovers and those seeking authentic New England character.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Vermont
Population
4,458
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
43.61°, -73.18°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
86
LGBTQ+ Safety
81
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,140
Local Cost
$1,425
Local Income
$2,700
Cashless
67
English
99
Temperature
6.6°C
Summer Avg
18.8°C
Winter Avg
-6.4°C
Record High
35.6°C
Record Low
-35.0°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
1119 mm
Internet Speed
405 Mbps
Upload
27 Mbps
Latency
23 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
60
Walk Score
60
Footways
119.0
Airport
RUT
Distance
21 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 2 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 81/100.