St. Albans, Vermont Community Guide

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Contents Welcome to St. Albans, Vermont......................................................................... 4 Climate................................................................................................................ 4 Historical Facts.................................................................................................... 5 Finding a Place to Live ........................................................................................ 6 Saint Albans .................................................................................................... 7 Local Attractions.................................................................................................. 8 Transportation..................................................................................................... 9 Airport Information............................................................................................ .. 10

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Welcome to St. Albans, Vermont

The town of St. Albans, Vermont, also known as the “Maple Syrup Capital of the World” is located in the northwestern portion of Franklin County , on the shores of Lake Champlain. This fascinating town is home to the Vermont Maple Festival, held annually over the last weekend in April with exhibits, demonstrations, entertainment, craft shows, and more, all dedicated to maple syrup. Saint Albans is a bustling and charming town filled with Victorian-era architecture. Formerly, it was a hub of shipping for the agricultural products of northwest Vermont in its early history. After the railway was built in the mid-1800s, the focus shifted away from the lakefront and the town became a center for the railroad which shipped dairy products, maple syrup, lumber, wool, cattle, and other goods to the rest of the country and Canada. I-89 passes through St. Albans on its way between Burlington and Swanton, Vermont. This city is only 15 miles from Vermont's border with Quebec and is the northern terminus of the "Vermonter" Amtrak route. Climate July is the hottest month for St. Albans with an average high temperature of 79.8°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Vermont. In St. Albans, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for St. Albans are August, July and June. An annual snowfall of 82.4 inches means that it is about average compared to other places in Vermont. January is the snowiest month in St. Albans with 19.1 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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Historical Facts + St. Albans is the county seat of Franklin County. The county was created in 1777 at the time when Vermont separated itself from New York and became a separate state + The city of St. Albans is said to have been named in honor of the Duke of Saint Albans + The town was also a station on the Underground Railroad. It was the site of the St. Albans Raid, the northernmost engagement of the American Civil War, when on October 19, 1864, a small force of Confederate soldiers looted the town’s banks + Maple sugar production is the major industry; tourists visit the city for the annual Maple Festival in April. Dairying and ice cream making also are important + Today, the town is the welcoming center of commerce and culture for northwestern Vermont. The historic downtown is largely unchanged from the mid-1800s, and the red-brick Victorian buildings look gorgeous year-round. In the holiday season, the downtown looks like a movie set with the brightly colored lights reflecting off the snow. The local shops are favored places to find gifts, as well as items for everyday use. The many restaurants offer menus with cuisine ranging from seafood, BBQ, Italian, bistro, and more. Equally enjoyable are the coffee shops, which are favorite local hangouts and perfect places to relax and chat with friends.

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Finding a Place to Live St. Albans is a down-to-earth and welcoming community that takes great pride in providing an unmatched sense of place for residents and visitors alike. Fine specialty shops and award-winning restaurants, including breweries, offer variety and lots to see and do. N Main St and Lake St are downtown suburban neighborhood areas. The most desired areas to live in tend to be in the southwest parts of the city, while more affordable homes are in the west regions. Higher rent prices are common in the southwestern parts of St. Albans while lower rent rates are often available in central areas. Compared to the rest of the country, St. Albans's cost of living is 3.4% lower than the U.S. average. St. Albans housing options are primarily made up of small (studio to two bedroom) to medium sized (three or four bedroom) single-family homes and small apartment buildings. Most of the residential real estate is occupied by a mixture of owners and renters. Currently the availability and options are low and limited.

Market at a Glance: Considerations

Findings

Comments

Housing Availability

Low

Limited housing options

Tenant Paid Real Estate Fees

Typical Lease Length

12 Months

Typical Security Deposit

1 Month

Early Termination Clauses

Limited

Extremely limited

Negotiation of Lease Terms

Low

Due to lack of supply

Unfurnished Apartment: Community

1 Bedroom $700-1150 $800-1100

2 Bedroom $850-1300 $900-1200

3 Bedroom $900-1450 $1000-1400

4 Bedroom 5 Bedroom

St. Albans City

N/A N/A

N Main St / Lake St

Unfurnished House: Community

1 Bedroom

2 Bedroom

3 Bedroom $1000-1300 $1100-1350

4 Bedroom $1100-1375 $1150-1400

5 Bedroom $1200-1300 $1250-1500

St. Albans City

N/A N/A

N Main St / Lake St

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Saint Albans Overview

St. Albans proximity to Lake Champlain offers quick access to boating, hiking and biking opportunities with spectacular views, especially during the fall foliage season. Historic buildings on Main and Church streets grace Taylor Park, one of Vermont’s largest downtown greens, where community events are held throughout the year. In the spring, visitors can experience decades of tradition and fun at the Vermont Maple Festival. Schools Saint Albans boasts its own school district (Maple Run Unified School District) which is known for its good quality schools and education system. St. Albans Elementary School takes children from pre-K to 8 th grade. Bellows Free Academy is a high school with grades 9 to12, located in Main Street Saint Albans. There are other private educational options near St. Albans, Lake Champlain Waldorf School is located in Shelburne, VT only 37 miles away from the town. + St. Albans City Elementary School https://www.maplerun.org/o/sacs + Bellows Free Academy https://www.maplerun.org/o/bfa + Northwest Career & Technical Center https://www.maplerun.org/o/nwtc + Lake Champlain Waldorf School https://lakechamplainwaldorfschool.org/ Homes + Average home price: $ 250,000-$300,000 + Average apartment rental price: $1,100-$1,300 + Median Household Income: $7K + 2021 Population: 89,177

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Local Attractions With Lake Champlain nearby and the Green Mountains to the east, St. Albans offers a wide variety of outdoor adventures. The Missisquoi Rail Trail runs through town for walking, biking, and cross-country skiing, while the lake is available for all kinds of aquatic activities, including ice fishing in the winter. Parks Directory St. Albans has two parks on Lake Champlain and a Town Forest on French Hill. The parks offer beautiful views, sports facilities, and recreational and picnic opportunities. They can also be rented out for events such as weddings and parties or sports league games. Cohen Park https://stalbanstown.com/departments/parks___recreation/index.php It´s the best-kept secret in the Town of St. Albans portfolio of public parks. This beautiful 4-acre park, located right on Lake Champlain, offers incredible views, an accessible beach, and generally clear water to swim in. Aside from the water access, the park offers a playground, picnic tables, a sand volleyball court, and lots of mowed fields to play in. The Town also installed a tennis and basketball court in the summer of 2021. St. Albans Bay Park https://stalbanstown.com/departments/parks___recreation/parks_directory.php The park has two softball fields, a pavilion, basketball courts, a playground, and much more. It is also the host of many of the community events, including the weekly farmers market and concert series, which takes place every summer. St. Albans Town Forest https://stalbanstown.com/departments/parks___recreation/parks_directory.php Open to the public for walking, hiking, and biking, the Town Forest is 162 acres of unfragmented forest. Located on Forest Drive, just off French Hill Road, the Forest is equipped with trailhead parking. Users can access a series of crisscrossing trails and enjoy the scenic beaver pond. Taylor Park https://vermonthistory.org/taylor-park Taylor Park was created as a community green space in St. Albans, now featuring Civil War and World War I memorials, along with the centerpiece fountain. The fountain itself is a 2000s era recasting from the original which was deteriorating from age and the elements.

Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail https://www.mvrailtrail.org/

This rail trail is in northwestern Vermont and one of Vermont´s true treasures. The 26.4-mile trail wanders through the villages, farms, forests, fields, and wetlands of Franklin County at a railroad’s pace: slow, steady grades with sweeping bends.

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Arts/History/Museums St. Albans Museum https://www.stamuseum.org/

The mission of this museum is to collect and preserve historical and cultural material relevant to the community, and to display and interpret selected material from the collections for the education and enjoyment of the public. Festivals https://www.vtmaplefestival.org/

The Vermont Maple Festival is a celebration of Vermont’s first agricultural crop of the year: Maple Syrup. This is a three-day event held annually in St. Albans Vermont.

Other Attractions Hard'ack Recreation Area https://stalbansvt.myrec.com/info/default.aspx

Hard'ack, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Charitable Organization. Visitors can enjoy downhill skiing, snowboarding, skating, sliding and more. With great local access for families to enjoy traditional Vermont recreation. There is no charge to use any of Hard'ack's facilities, however all donations are well accepted.

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Transportation Train https://www.amtrak.com/stations/sab#

Amtrak's Vermonter train runs between Washington, DC, and St Albans. Its other Vermont stops are Brattleboro, Bellows Falls, Windsor, White River Junction, Randolph, Montpelier, Waterbury and Essex Junction, in addition to a Claremont Junction, N.H. St. Albans is the northern terminus of the Vermonter. Formerly a switch house, the two-story brick building that now contains the passenger station was built around 1900. Bus Travel Green Mountain Transit https://ridegmt.com/ Green Mountain Transit (GMT) was chartered in 1973 by the Vermont General Assembly after the private bus operator went out of business. GMT serves the communities of Burlington, Essex, South Burlington, Shelburne, Williston, Winooski, Milton, Hinesburg, and a portion of Colchester. LINK Express routes serve Montpelier, Middlebury, and St. Albans commuters. GMT is considered a municipality and is the first and only transit authority in the State of Vermont.

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Airport Information Burlington International Airport https://www.btv.aero/ This airport shares civil and military use in Chittenden County, VT. It is owned by the City of Burlington. Plattsburgh International Airport https://www.flyplattsburgh.com/ This is a county public-use airport located three nautical miles (6 km) south of the central business district of the city of Plattsburgh

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