Vermont moving guide

Where should I move in Vermont?

We ranked 2 Vermont cities with 20,000+ residents on home affordability (income vs. home value), unemployment, education and population growth. Here are the top 2.

1. 1

   South Burlington

   Home $399,600 · Rent $1,755 · Income $97,229 · Unemployment 5.0%
   75/100
2. 2

   Burlington

   Home $400,200 · Rent $1,609 · Income $68,854 · Unemployment 4.6%
   25/100

Statewide, Vermont recorded 1,666 crimes per 100,000 people in 2025 — #30 highest of 50 states (FBI).

Also see: Best counties in Vermont to live

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates (2023); FBI Crime Data Explorer.