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Known for its independent fervor since early colonial days, today Vermont is a politically progressive state with widespread opposition to urbanization and chain store monopolies and an active proponent of the environment and social services.

Despite, or because of, its "quaint" notions about big business, Vermont's economy is based solidly on a booming tourist industry, and home to world-class ski resorts such as Stowe, Sugar Bush, Killington, Jay Peak, Mount Snow and Mad River Glen in winter, as well as summer resorts and attractions in Stowe, Woodstock and Manchester.

In fall, yet more visitors are attracted to some of the Northeast's most spectacular foliage drives along Skyline Drive and Molly Stark and Woodford State Parks.

• Demographics : (Vermont Census Data)
  Major cities: Montpelier (capital), Burlington, South Burlington, Rutland, Barre
  Population : 623,908
  White : 96.9%
  Black, African American : 0.6%
  Hispanic : 1.1%
  High school graduates : 86.4%
  Bachelor's degree or higher : 29.4%
  Average household income: $44,548
  
  
• Crime : see Vermont Crime Statistics
  
  
• Cost of Living: Sperling's Best Places - Vermont - Compared to the rest of the country, Vermont's cost of living is 5.50% higher than the U.S. average.
  
  
• Property Taxes : Vermont Tax Climate - Among the nation's highest, Vermont per capita property tax collections amounts to $1,531, ranking it 8th nationally.
  
  
• Housing & Real Estate Overview : also see Zillow - Vermont Real Estate
  Home ownership rate : 70.6%
  Average home price : $219,800
  Average travel time to work : 21.6 minutes
  
  
• Schools : see Vermont Department of Education
  
  
• Weather : Vermont is most famous for its cold and snowy winters, especially in mountain regions. Summer is traditionally warm and humid throughout the state, although milder at higher elevations.

More about relocating to Vermont around the Web:

Vermont.gov - Moving to the State - Helpful portal to information on affordable rental housing, schools, jobs & career resources, tax guides, voter & vehicle registration.

Burlington Relocation Guide - Visitor information and relocation resources including census data, maps, municipal housing, local schools & colleges, healthcare & hospitals, bus, rail and ferry services, weather facts.

City of Montpelier, Vermont - Tourist attractions & city history, demographic & census data, schools & education, business resources, tax information, bus transportation, photos, maps, related links.

Living in Barre City - New homeowner survey data, schools & education, business resources, city job openings, entertainment, events & shopping.

Relocating to the Mad River Valley - Official site offering guides to nearby towns & villages, Sugar Bush and Mad River Glen ski areas, and other nearby tourist attractions, jobs & real estate information, local services and transportation.

Vermont Real Estate, Apartments & Job Classifieds:

• Barre - Montpolier : Times Argus
• Burlington : Free Press
• Rutland : Herald

also see -> Vermont Beaches | Vermont Eviction Laws

Vermont Fall Foliage | Vermont Taxes | Vermont Tourism

Vermont Wine Tours | Christmas in Vermont