Wells

There’s a rugged, rural beauty in this part of the region, deep in the slate belt, with picturesque farms, the Mettowee Valley, and Haystack Mountain. There’s also a fun, small town feel to Wells; a feeling like you’ve arrived someplace special, someplace off the beaten path. Stop for homemade jam at a farm stand or gelato at a local creamery, check out the dinosaurs that rise from the cornfields in late summer or the treasures tucked into the local general store, play a round of mini-golf or take a dip in Lake St. Catherine. There’s always a way to fill a day poking around Wells.

Demographic

People In Wells

Demographics are the characteristics of a population that have been categorized by distinct criteria—such as age, gender, and income—as a means to study the attributes of a particular community. Demographic information can be used to create successful marketing campaigns, economic analysis, and government policies.

1214
Total Population
38.3
Median Age
15.9%
Poverty Level
3.25
Avg. Household Size
Housing

Housing in Wells

Housing data tells the story of where people live and how they live. Housing data can be used to inform land use bylaws, development or redevelopment, and workforce recruitment and/or retention.
423
Total Units
1977
Avg. Year Built
19.4%
Rental Rate
80.6%
Ownership Rate
372
Seasonal Units
$222,000.00
Avg. Sale Price
Employment & Industry

Jobs in Wells

Employment and Industry data is a barometer for the strength and resilience of the local economy.

Wells Employment & Industry Data
55.6%
Other
18.4%
Construction
13.3%
Retail
12.7%
Education, Service, Healthcare
$66,364.00
Annual Avg. Wage
43.4 minutes
Avg. Commute
Resources

TOWN PLANS, BYLAWS, AND MORE!

RRPC is your town’s low-cost, high-value resource to help the local planning commission get the job done. Contact us to receive guidance, ask questions, solicit advice, get solid examples of best practices from towns like yours.

Wells Town Plan adopted: May 2, 2017

Town plans preserve what is great, lay the groundwork for change, and set the stage for the future.

Bylaws

Bylaws are regulatory tools that implement the vision of the town plan.

Village Center

Village Center and Downtown Designations open the door to grants, tax credits, and other incentives.

Emergency Management

Local Hazard Mitigation Plans identify vulnerabilities and prioritize actions that are intended to eliminate or lessen the impacts of unplanned disasters.

Town Contact Information

Town Office:
1064 Vermont Route 30
Office Hours:
Monday-Thursday 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
And by appointment.
Wells

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