Buying Vermont Real Estate
If considering a move to Vermont, you should take some time to review the following information on demographics, crime statistics, population, schools, and other important facts about Vermont real estate.
Vermont Population
The state of Vermont has seen a 2.3 per cent population increase over the last few years. Those interested in buying Vermont real estate have many choices both rural and urban throughout the state. For those interested in metropolitan areas, the largest cities include Montpelier, the capital, Burlington, Essex, Rutland, Colchester, South Burlington, Bennington, Brattleboro, Hartford, Milton and Barre.
Vermont Economy
Vermont is primarily an agricultural state with many products harvested from existing forests. Vermont’s exported products include apples, maple syrup and dairy products. Companies which capitalize on these local commodities include Cabot Cheese, the Vermont Teddy Bear Company, King Arthur Flour, Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream, Burton Snowboards, Lake Champlain Chocolates, Fine Paints of Europe. Two Fortune 500 companies, IBM and National Life Group, both operate in Vermont. Because of its natural rock formations, Vermont produces significant amounts of granite, marble and slate products. The tourism industry adds a significant revenue stream to Vermont’s economy each year.
Vermont Tourism and Recreation
The autumn and winter seasons are especially appealing in Vermont where the mountains offer skiing, snowboarding and snowmobiling as well as awe-inspiring fall foliage trips. Notable ski resorts include Sugarbush, Killington Ski Resort, Stowe and Jay Peak. In the warmer months Vermont’s over 50 state parks offer spectacular scenery as well as opportunities for hiking, boating, camping, fishing, swimming, biking, and much more. As you wander around the state, be sure to stop to pick some apples, sample the Vermont cheddar cheese and take home enough maple syrup to last until your next visit.
If getting back to nature is on your list of things to do, then you should definitely consider buying Vermont real estate.
Cities in Vermont
|
| Population
| Population Change Since 2000
|
| Burlington |
38,950 |
0 % |
| South Burlington |
17,367 |
10 % |
| Rutland |
17,114 |
-1 % |
| Barre |
9,337 |
0 % |
| Bennington |
8,962 |
-2 % |
| Essex Junction |
8,787 |
2 % |
| Brattleboro |
8,292 |
0 % |
| Montpelier |
8,066 |
0 % |
| St. Albans |
7,696 |
1 % |
| Winooski |
6,564 |
0 % |
| Middlebury |
6,392 |
2 % |
| St. Johnsbury |
6,260 |
-1 % |
| Newport |
5,059 |
1 % |
| Springfield |
3,839 |
-3 % |
| Northfield |
3,214 |
0 % |
| West Brattleboro |
3,126 |
-3 % |
| Bellows Falls |
3,059 |
-3 % |
| Vergennes |
2,833 |
3 % |
| Swanton |
2,693 |
6 % |
| White River Junction |
2,539 |
-1 % |
| Fair Haven |
2,444 |
0 % |
| West Rutland |
2,238 |
-1 % |
| Graniteville-East Barre |
2,158 |
1 % |
| Manchester Center |
2,093 |
1 % |
| Morrisville |
2,089 |
4 % |
| Waterbury |
1,738 |
2 % |
| Wilder |
1,662 |
2 % |
| Brandon |
1,641 |
-3 % |
| Poultney |
1,551 |
-2 % |
| Milton |
1,536 |
0 % |
| Enosburg Falls |
1,527 |
4 % |
| Jericho |
1,468 |
1 % |
| Johnson |
1,457 |
3 % |
| North Bennington |
1,385 |
-3 % |
| South Barre |
1,260 |
1 % |
| Lyndonville |
1,260 |
2 % |
| Arlington |
1,177 |
-2 % |
| Chester-Chester Depot |
983 |
-2 % |
| Woodstock |
967 |
-1 % |
| Ludlow |
964 |
1 % |
| Wallingford |
935 |
-1 % |
| Island Pond |
902 |
6 % |
| Bradford |
846 |
4 % |
| Orleans |
843 |
2 % |
| Derby Line |
779 |
0 % |
| South Shaftsbury |
774 |
0 % |
| Barton |
771 |
4 % |
| Derby Center |
732 |
9 % |
| Jeffersonville |
626 |
10 % |
| Manchester |
617 |
2 % |
| North Troy |
614 |
4 % |
| Alburg |
559 |
15 % |
| Saxtons River |
514 |
-1 % |
| Hyde Park |
435 |
5 % |
| Newbury |
405 |
2 % |
| West Burke |
360 |
7 % |
| Wells River |
325 |
0 % |
| Westminster |
279 |
1 % |
| Marshfield |
276 |
5 % |
| North Westminster |
274 |
1 % |
| Cambridge |
257 |
9 % |
| Cabot |
249 |
4 % |
| Jacksonville |
243 |
3 % |
| Old Bennington |
225 |
-3 % |
| Albany |
181 |
10 % |
| Perkinsville |
147 |
4 % |
| Newfane |
117 |
1 % |