Regional Profiles

12 Regions Define Vermont Culture
645,570

 Vermont population

251

TOWNS & CITIES

55

STATE PARKS

800+

Lakes and ponds

People Love Living Here

Mountainous landscapes, lakeside views, and vibrant downtowns.  

Vermont communities have a lot in common, including storied history and bucolically beautiful settings, but each city and town has a niche all its own. Small towns offer life at your own pace, while bustling metropolitan areas like Burlington to Rutland are hubs of 21st-century energy and culture. From Brattleboro to St. Albans, from Hardwick to Pownal, get to know Vermont’s communities and find where you fit in.

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More Inspiration

Regional Spotlight | Brattleboro and Surrounding Windham County

Regional Spotlight | Brattleboro and Surrounding Windham County

Situated in the southeastern corner of the state, Brattleboro is the largest town in Windham County and serves as an artistic and economic anchor for the region. The Round and Black mountains bring texture to Brattleboro’s skyline while the Connecticut River rushes...

Regional Spotlight | Opportunity and Beauty in Rutland, Vermont

Regional Spotlight | Opportunity and Beauty in Rutland, Vermont

Life in Rutland, Vermont is characterized by its close access to opportunity in an urban center that still feels like a small town, as well as the variety of recreational spaces amid Vermont’s natural beauty. Rutland’s community takes on projects that continuously...

Regional Spotlight | Northeast Kingdom

Regional Spotlight | Northeast Kingdom

In Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom, small, tight-knit communities are strung together by scenic byways and back roads alongside lakes hewn by glaciers and the high spine of the Green Mountain range. The state’s most rural region, the Kingdom offers residents immediate...

Housing Resources

Vermont Department of Housing and Community Development

Find statewide resources and information on housing and related issues, including grants and funding opportunities.

U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development

Discover resources for homeowners and buyers at a federal level.  

Vermont Housing Finance Agency

Learn about homebuyer programs, including down payment and closing cost assistance.