Best Places to Live in Vermont

If you’re looking for some ideas on where to live in Vermont, you’ve come to the right place!

Obviously, the best place to live is a fairly subjective thing. It all depends on your lifestyle, your family, your job, your hobbies, and your budget. 

Here are some key questions to ask yourself when looking for the best place to live for YOU in Vermont:

• What is the cost of housing? (Home prices and rent)
• What is the job market like in the area? 
• How is commuting and transportation? 
• How good are public schools in the area?
• Is it a safe place to live? 
• What is the culture like? 
• What is there to do for fun? 
• What is the weather and climate like throughout the year?

With that said, our picks for the best places to live in Vermont include:

1. Norwich
2. South Burlington
3. Montpelier

Read why they made the list below!

1. Norwich

Norwich is located in Windsor County within the eastern region of Vermont.

With a population of 3,400, Norwich is a small town with a rural feel in most areas. 

Norwich’s average highs range from 29 to 83 throughout the year, with July being the hottest month on average. 

Average lows range from 10 to 59, with January being the coldest month of the year on average. 

Here’s how we rate Norwich on a few key categories:

2. South Burlington

South Burlington is located in Chittenden County within the northwest of Vermont.

With a population of 19,000, South Burlington is a small town with a suburban feel in most areas. 

Here’s how we rate South Burlington on a few key categories:

3. Montpelier

Montpelier is located in Washington County within the central region of Vermont.

With a population of 7,500, Montpelier is a small town with a suburban feel in most areas. It’s also the least populous state capital in the US. 

Montpelier’s climate is classified as a humid continental climate with long, snowy winters and warm, humid summers. Average highs range from 25 to 77 throughout the year, with July being the hottest month on average. 

Average lows range from 7 to 55, with January being the coldest month of the year on average. 

Here’s how we rate Montpelier on a few key categories:

Next Steps: Prepare for your Move

Moving to a new state or new city can be a pretty daunting process! Trust us, we’ve been there. 

That’s why we’ve created this site to help you along the way. Check out some of our other resources as you continue down the path towards your new home:

• Moving to Vermont Checklist
• What’s it like living in Vermont?

Plus, we’ve made it easy for you to shop and compare all different types of insurance policies as you prepare for your move. (Expert tip: This is one of the BEST ways to save some money). Get started below:

• Car Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Home Insurance
• Renter’s Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Motorcycle Insurance