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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Quick Facts about VT
| 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 in VT
| Employed | 96.8% | |
| Unemployed | 3.2% |
Featured Cities/Population in VT
| 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 |
| Brattleboro, VT | 7,259 |
| Waterbury, VT | 109,551 |
| Morrisville, VT | 21,726 |
Race in VT
| 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 in VT
| Employed | 96.8% | |
| Unemployed | 3.2% |
Educational Levels in VT
| 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 in VT
| 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 in VT
| Homes Rent | 71% | |
| Homes Owned | 29% |
Data Sources : U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census, 2011-2015 American Community Survey, 2010 Census Gazetteer, GreatSchools, WalkScore, Bureau of Labor and Statistics, County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Service, Veterans Administration (VA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Vermont Rankings
Best places to Live in Vermont
| Title | Population | Median Home Price | Median Household Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | 42,570 | $265,800 | $44,671 |
| South Burlington | 18,536 | $268,500 | $65,840 |
| Rutland | 16,091 | $157,600 | $41,345 |
| Essex Junction | 9,709 | $262,000 | $64,303 |
| Barre | 8,885 | $150,900 | $41,156 |
| Bennington | 8,865 | $158,400 | $36,322 |
| Montpelier | 7,712 | $229,700 | $61,588 |
| Brattleboro | 7,259 | $197,100 | $51,472 |
| Winooski | 7,223 | $226,700 | $45,974 |
| Middlebury | 6,885 | $266,200 | $49,414 |
| St. Albans | 6,864 | $176,700 | $44,013 |
| St. Johnsbury | 6,122 | $146,200 | $36,693 |
| Newport | 4,493 | $122,600 | $30,101 |
| Springfield | 3,700 | $125,800 | $30,748 |
| Bellows Falls | 2,985 | $138,600 | $32,330 |
| Vergennes | 2,629 | $200,900 | $49,009 |
| West Brattleboro | 2,559 | $183,100 | $33,504 |
| Swanton | 2,558 | $166,200 | $41,349 |
| Morrisville | 2,401 | $174,800 | $38,684 |
| White River Junction | 2,267 | $194,600 | $38,350 |