Last updated 2026-07-10 ยท MovePlan Editorial Team
Green mountains, tight-knit towns, and four real seasons in the great outdoors.
1. Burlington: Best overall
2. Montpelier: Best small capital
3. Stowe: Best mountain town
4. Middlebury: Best college town
5. Stowe-adjacent Waterbury: Best for foodies
6. Brattleboro: Best arts town
7. Rutland: Best value
8. Woodstock: Best historic village
Vermont rewards movers who value nature, community, and a slower pace over big-city convenience. You trade some job density for green mountains, ski access, and famously close-knit towns. Winters are long, so plan moves for the warmer half of the year. Here are the 8 best places to live in Vermont, ranked.