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Vermont : What you need to know
As the leading producer of maple syrup in the United States, Vermont is also a sweet destination for outdoor recreation, with multiple skiing/snowboarding venues along with Lake Champlain that forms half of the state's western border. Hikers can enjoy spots like Long Trail and Catamount Trail. The best places to live in Vermont include Burlington, Rutland, Montpelier, Bennington and Brattleboro. The state has 14 private colleges and five University of Vermont campuses.
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Best Places to Live in Vermont
Great hotspots are Brattleboro, Burlington, Essex Junction, Middlebury, Montpelier
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Quick Facts
| Population | 626,604 |
| Latest Population Increase | 0.00% |
| Median Household Income | $55,176 |
| Median Home Price | $217,500 |
| Median Property Tax | $1,535 |
| Median Rent | $71 |
Employment Rate
| Employed | 96.8% | |
| Unemployed | 3.2% |
Featured Cities/Population
| Brattleboro, VT | 7,259 |
| Waterbury, VT | 109,551 |
| Morrisville, VT | 21,726 |
| Essex Junction, VT | 9,709 |
| Bennington, VT | 1,608 |
| South Burlington, VT | 18,536 |
| Montpelier, VT | 7,712 |
| Burlington, VT | 25,537 |
| Rutland, VT | 2,433 |
| Middlebury, VT | 6,885 |
Race
| Ethnicity White | 94.9% | |
| Ethnicity Black | 1.1% | |
| Ethnicity Asian | 1.4% | |
| Ethnicity Hispanic | 1.7% | |
| Ethnicity Indian | 0.3% | |
| Ethnicity Other | 0.3% |
Employment Rate
| Employed | 96.8% | |
| Unemployed | 3.2% |
Educational Levels
| Bachelor's Degree | 21.7% | |
| Associate's Degree | 8.4% | |
| Graduate or Professional Degree | 14.3% | |
| High School Graduate | 30.1% | |
| Some College, No Degree | 17.4% | |
| Percent Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 36% | |
| Percent High School Graduate or Higher | 91.8% |
Industry
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting and Mining | 2.6% |
| Construction | 7.4% |
| Manufacturing | 10.8% |
| Wholesale Trade | 2.2% |
| Retail Trade | 11.3% |
| Transportation and Warehousing, and Utilities | 3.3% |
| Information | 2% |
| Finance and Insurance, and Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 4.8% |
| Professional, Scientific and Management and Administrative and Waste | 8.5% |
| Educational Services and Health Care and Social Assistance | 28.6% |
| Arts, Entertainment and recreation and Accommodation and food Services | 9.2% |
| Other Services, Except Public Administration | 4.5% |
| Public Administration | 4.8% |
Housing
| Homes Rent | 71% | |
| Homes Owned | 29% |
Vermont Rankings
Best places to Live in Vermont
| Title | Population | Median Home Price | Median Household Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany | 195 | $141,700 | $51,563 |
| Arlington | 1,287 | $205,000 | $48,553 |
| Ascutney | 393 | $114,300 | $36,806 |
| Barnet | 187 | $165,400 | $62,361 |
| Barre | 8,885 | $150,900 | $41,156 |
| Barton | 567 | $92,100 | $26,719 |
| Beecher Falls | 160 | $111,000 | $30,313 |
| Bellows Falls | 2,985 | $138,600 | $32,330 |
| Bennington | 8,865 | $158,400 | $36,322 |
| Benson | 309 | $157,700 | $27,188 |
| Bethel | 649 | $153,600 | $49,750 |
| Bradford | 895 | $177,100 | $40,750 |
| Brandon | 1,617 | $165,700 | $45,804 |
| Brattleboro | 7,259 | $197,100 | $51,472 |
| Bristol | 1,831 | $227,300 | $41,833 |
| Burlington | 42,570 | $265,800 | $44,671 |
| Cabot | 202 | $151,700 | $34,167 |
| Cambridge | 188 | $170,800 | $53,750 |
| Canaan | 322 | $100,500 | $34,464 |
| Castleton | 1,203 | $203,200 | $0 |