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Castleton, Vermont

Castleton is a community of 1,052 people in Rutland County, Vermont.

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Population1,052 -17.6% since 2019
CountyRutland County
Elevation436 ft 133 m
Land area1.3 sq mi
ZIP code05735
Nearest airportRutland-Southern Vermont Regional Airport (RUT) 13 mi

Why visit Castleton

Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 8 places to eat and 5 attractions in and around town.

Highlights include Castleton University, Graham Hill, Castleton Medical College Building and Hosford-Sherman Farm.

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 80°F; January lows average 8°F, and about 75 inches of snow fall in a normal year.

About Castleton

Castleton is the primary village and a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Castleton, Rutland County, Vermont, United States. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 1,337, out of 4,458 in the entire town. A large portion of the village is part of the Castleton Village Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. It is also home to Castleton University, founded in 1787, and now part of the Vermont State Colleges system.

From the Wikipedia article Castleton (CDP), Vermont (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Things to do5

Castleton University

School · 0.4 mi

Former university in Vermont, USA

University Drive

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Graham Hill

Scenic view · 1.0 mi

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Parker Hill

Scenic view · 0.5 mi

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Cassella Theater

Cinema and theater · 0.5 mi

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Flander's Farm Stand

Farm and orchard · 1.3 mi

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Museums and landmarks5

Castleton Medical College BuildingCC BY-SA 3.0

Castleton Medical College Building

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi

Building in Castleton, Vermont, United States

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Hosford-Sherman FarmCC BY-SA 4.0

Hosford-Sherman Farm

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi

Farm in Poultney, Vermont, United States of America

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Hydeville School

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi

Historic former school building on Vermont Route 4A in Castleton, Vermont

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Castleton Village Historic District

Monument and historic site · 0.4 mi

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Merwin Gallery

Museum · 0.6 mi

557 Main Street, Castleton

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Parks, trails and playgrounds2

Peace Garden

Park · 0.4 mi

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Spartan Stadium

Sports field and stadium

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Restaurants and cafes8

Castleton Pizza Place and Deli

Restaurant · Pizza · 0.6 mi

575 Main Street, Castleton

10:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 10:00-23:00

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Birdseye Diner

Restaurant · 0.6 mi

590 Main Street, Castleton

Mo-Su 07:00-21:00

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Blue Cat Bistro

Restaurant · 0.6 mi

575 Main Street, Castleton

Mo-Th 17:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 17:00-23:00

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Iron Lantern

Diner · American · 1.5 mi

272 Vermont Route 4A West, Castleton

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Green Mountain Country Depot

Bakery · 0.9 mi

266 Main Street, Castleton

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Sunrise Family Restaurant

Restaurant · 1.2 mi

178 Vermont Route 30 North, Castleton

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Coffee Cottage

Cafe · 0.4 mi

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Dunkin'

Fast food · Donut, Coffee Shop · 1.2 mi

2194 Main Street, Castleton

05:30-19:00

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History

Castleton Village was settled in the early 1770s, and Main Street was laid out in 1772 as the principal east–west route in the region. In 1775, the village is where Ethan Allen mustered the Green Mountain Boys for the Capture of Fort Ticonderoga, early in the American Revolutionary War. Castleton College was founded in 1787, and Castleton Medical College was founded in 1818, both located on the south side of Main Street.

The town was prosperous in the 19th century because of the marble and slate industries, and benefited from the construction of two railroad lines in the 1850s. Around the turn of the century the tourist industry, serving summer trade at Lake Bomoseen, resulted in the construction of hotels and other service facilities. The village was devastated by a series of fires in the 1910s, which destroyed a number of landmark buildings. Most of the village was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979 for its 19th-century architectural character.

From the History section of Castleton (CDP), Vermont on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Churches and places of worship3

Gas and EV charging5

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Schools, colleges and libraries11

Healthcare1

  • Kinney Drugs

    Clinic and pharmacy · 1.2 mi

    34 Vermont Route 30 North, Castleton

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Map of Castleton

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Climate by month

20°40°60°80°January: 2.7 in of rainFebruary: 2.2 in of rainMarch: 2.7 in of rainApril: 3.1 in of rainMay: 3.6 in of rainJune: 4.3 in of rainJuly: 4.6 in of rainAugust: 4.0 in of rainSeptember: 3.4 in of rainOctober: 4.0 in of rainNovember: 2.8 in of rainDecember: 3.0 in of rainJanuary: 29°FFebruary: 32°FMarch: 41°FApril: 55°FMay: 68°FJune: 76°FJuly: 80°FAugust: 78°FSeptember: 71°FOctober: 58°FNovember: 46°FDecember: 35°FJanuary: 8°FFebruary: 9°FMarch: 18°FApril: 31°FMay: 42°FJune: 52°FJuly: 56°FAugust: 54°FSeptember: 46°FOctober: 35°FNovember: 26°FDecember: 16°FJFMAMJJASOND
Average high Average low Rain
Monthly table
MonthHighLowRainSnow
Jan29°F8°F2.7 in18.3 in
Feb32°F9°F2.2 in16.0 in
Mar41°F18°F2.7 in13.8 in
Apr55°F31°F3.1 in3.2 in
May68°F42°F3.6 in0.0 in
Jun76°F52°F4.3 in0.0 in
Jul80°F56°F4.6 in0.0 in
Aug78°F54°F4.0 in0.0 in
Sep71°F46°F3.4 in0.0 in
Oct58°F35°F4.0 in0.3 in
Nov46°F26°F2.8 in4.7 in
Dec35°F16°F3.0 in18.3 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Rutland (10 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$436,800median home value
$1,331median monthly rent
20.2median age
40.3%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
36.4%of homes are owner-occupied
10.4 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 188%18 to 3480%35 to 6411%65 and over1%

American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.

Disaster history

Rutland County has had 17 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.

  • 2024-08-08: Tropical Depression Debby (Tropical Storm)
  • 2024-03-02: Severe Storm And Flooding (Severe Storm)
  • 2023-07-14: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
  • 2023-07-10: Flooding (Flood)
  • 2021-08-22: Tropical Storm Henri (Hurricane)
  • 2020-04-08: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)

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Getting there and nearby towns

Rutland-Southern Vermont Regional Airport (RUT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 13 miles away.

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

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