Best counties to live in Vermont

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June 17, 2021
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Best counties to live in Vermont

What makes a particular county the best? Oftentimes, it's a good mix of opportunities for fun outdoor activities and cultural attractions. Throw in some historical sites, good schools, job opportunities, and affordable housing, and the county will most likely have happy residents.

Stacker compiled a list of the best counties to live in Vermont using rankings from Niche. Niche ranks counties by a variety of factors including: public schools, educational attainment, cost of living, and housing.

Many counties on the list are experiencing growth due to their job opportunities, education, or home values. Others are adored for their historic or well-designed value, or devotion to cultural opportunities. Keep reading to see if your county made the list.

#5. Lamoille County

- Population: 25,318
- Median home value: $225,600 (73% own)
- Median rent: $956 (27% rent)
- Median household income: $64,003
- Top public schools: Stowe Middle/High School (A), Cambridge Elementary School (A), Stowe Elementary School (A)
- Top private schools: Bishop John A. Marshall School (unavailable), Wolcott Mennonite School (unavailable), Apple Tree Learning Centers (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Stowe (B+), Morristown (B), Elmore (B)

#4. Windsor County

- Population: 55,275
- Median home value: $224,500 (74% own)
- Median rent: $935 (26% rent)
- Median household income: $60,987
- Top public schools: Marion W. Cross School (A+), Barnard Academy (A), White River School (A)
- Top private schools: The Sharon Academy (A), Mid Vermont Christian School (B), Upper Valley Waldorf School (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Norwich (A+), Hartford (B+), Weathersfield (B)

#3. Washington County

- Population: 58,350
- Median home value: $226,900 (70% own)
- Median rent: $916 (30% rent)
- Median household income: $62,791
- Top public schools: Montpelier High School (A), Fayston Elementary School (A), Waitsfield Elementary School (A)
- Top private schools: Green Mountain Valley School (A+), Websterville Christian Academy (B+), Orchard Valley Waldorf School (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Montpelier (A), Moretown (A), Waterbury (A)

#2. Addison County

- Population: 36,882
- Median home value: $249,700 (76% own)
- Median rent: $1,032 (24% rent)
- Median household income: $68,825
- Top public schools: Cornwall School (A), Weybridge Elementary School (A), Middlebury Union High School (A)
- Top private schools: The Red Cedar School (unavailable), Champlain Valley Christian School (unavailable), Bridge School (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Middlebury (A), Cornwall (A), Ferrisburgh (B+)

#1. Chittenden County

- Population: 162,646
- Median home value: $297,900 (62% own)
- Median rent: $1,252 (38% rent)
- Median household income: $73,647
- Top public schools: South Burlington High School (A), Champlain Valley Union High School (A), Essex High School (A)
- Top private schools: Vermont Commons School (A+), Lake Champlain Waldorf School (A), Rice Memorial High School (A)
- Top places to live: South Burlington (A), Williston (A), Shelburne (A)

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