We recently purchased a home in Vermont that has the original electric baseboard system, as well as a newer propane, forced air system. In two rooms, there are multiple older thermostats for the heat, Minivector is the brand. At some point they were labeled with “alarm do not set “. There is an old alarm system wired in the house, did these one time trip the alarm if the temperature got too low? Thanks!

We are looking at a house in Derby extremely close to the Canadian border. We have a non binary teen who will start high school in the fall. How safe would we be? Are LGBTQ+ folks treated as humans or should we look elsewhere? How good is the school? Kiddo wants to focus on science and art.

Hello,
I've had my sights on Vermont for a while. I grew up in Mass, been living in the south and midwest. My house was destroyed by hurricane Helene and all my family is up there, so, going back. Vermont is more my style though, I like a peaceful mountain environment. I have some questions about it. The state being so rural, it seems like it's not "online" as much as others. So I'm guessing it's better to talk to people when finding real estate or rentals, etc.. I want to be in mid to southern state area. I want to live rural, but, also have some place close(within 30 mins) with some nerd culture to socialize and get involved. Ideally, I would love to buy a small piece of land in the country and put down a small house or modular home. Thanks!

• Where's the most nerd culture in VT? Other than Burlington.
• Are there any good resources for housing? Having a hard time finding listings.
• Is it hard to find owner sold/financed property?
• I'm currently looking to buy land/property to move or rent temporarily. Any tips?
• Are there any state programs for new residents or new home/land owners?
• Anything you know or think could help from experience is greatly appreciated

Howdy, all! I'm working towards moving to Vermont--been primarily thinking Burlington--to get out of the Midwest as I'm a left leaning queer woman and the Midwest doesn't really cut it. Hoping to move around late spring or summer later this year. Looking for any helpful resources for finding housing primarily. I don't make that much money, maybe around 30k annually so I'd probably be looking at house sharing or sublets. I also have a dog but he is an ESA and well trained.

I've moved cross country before, so I'm aware of the risk and difficulty in doing it. I'm from Ohio but I lived in Seattle for 5 years. I figure if I can make the cost of living work there, I can make it work almost anywhere.

Any resources that also focus on LGBT resources are also greatly appreciated, healthcare etc. Thank you all!

I am thinking of relocating to Vermont—specifically St. Johnsbury. My parents live in Lancaster, NH and I want to be closer to them. I am currently an elementary assistant principal in CA and am seeking similar work in VT. I am originally from a small town in Montana and recently moved from a ski area in SoCal. I like the small town atmosphere and peace. I’m not a big foodie, so I’m not looking for restaurants. I like to ski, hike, tennis, game nights, libraries and really just to hang out with my folks. What is the education scene like in VT? For comparison, my school population is 80% below the poverty line, 70% Latino, 15% African American, 7% Caucasian. Our teachers are mostly veteran and have worked at my school for over 20 years. Our biggest challenges are turnover at the district office (4th superintendent in 2 years and countless directors, etc.), low test scores, and student attendance. I have experience coaching beginning and veteran teachers and previously coached at a school with 80% beginning teachers. I’m not afraid of challenges and hard work. Thanks in advance.

Hello, first time here. I’m a 22 year-old guy from eastern Pennsylvania looking to start a new life in Vermont and escape the rise of MAGA stupidity in my home state. I am totally lost and miserable with myself as I’m writing this and desperately need to find happiness again. I have visited Vermont on 2 separate occasions (around the Brattleboro area) and loved it both times and after looking into the state quite much over the past few years, it sounds like a good place for me to relocate to, as I would still be a short drive away from my current home and would still be able to visit family once every few months or so. I’m not currently attending college and am working full time at a warehouse making about $40k a year. So I know finding a place up here would be difficult, but I’m hoping there’s at least something reasonable waiting for me. Though I’d almost certainly try to find a friend who’d be willing to do the same as me to make it more affordable for both of us. What would the best options with my current salary?

On our annual family ski trip and a few of us are unable to ski due to injury. We can drive weather permitting.
We are looking for something other than skiing to do during the day.

I am looking to bend from Bend to Burlington. I am in my early twenties & I am looking for a younger city population to explore. How is the culture & music scene? Any tips or recommendations for food / outdoor must sees / the move :) thank you!

Hello and hi!

My name is Jesse and my wife is Kris. We are moving from Sarasota, FL to Island Pond, VT. We are moving SPECIFICALLY to get away from Florida, the heat, and how crowded it has become.

I know, I can already hear the chorus of 'WHY! WHY LEAVE THE SUNNY STATE OF FLORIDA!'
We were both born and raised here, and both the political AND weather climate is just too much for us now. So, we found a lovely multi-family in Island Pond! But, we have some questions specifically for some Island Pond(ers) or anyone who lives near that area.

• First - what internet do you use there? We work from home so internet is a must.
• Second - we want to support the small businesses in the local area! What are the best places to visit that are mom-and-pop? We want to become regulars and support the family businesses! <3
• Third - our tenant (technically our bestie who is taking over the second unit of the home) is looking for a job in or around the area. Do you know any places that are hiring off the top of your head? If not, I'm sure Indeed or a brisk walk around town will help him.
• Fourth - Does Amazon deliver? I know that's such an INSANE question, but Amazon Prime's search function is not giving me any solid answers other than "we deliver anywhere!" which is kinda obvious, but it's not entirely true.
• Fifth and Finally - Tell me what you love about Island Pond! What's some fantastic places to visit? Anything you'd love to let us know about? We are planning to live here for the rest of our lives (we are 33/34 now) so this is going to be our PERMANENT home! We're leaving Florida and NEVER coming back. Ever.

Thank you for your time and effort! We genuinely appreciate it. Also, what's your favorite dessert? We're thinking of making some baked goods for the neighbors closest to us and want to make a good impression. <3

Thank you again!!

BIG EDIT!!

I want to give a huge thank you to those who have given me advice, both as a reality check and as a welcome gift. I have learned I need winter tires, preferably with studs.
I have learned that the internet is hit-or-miss. We called Comcast and they claimed with our "internet using lifestyle" they had "the perfect plan for us" so we will just see about that.
I have learned that the town is very secluded, which is EXACTLY what we were looking for!
We also learned that Amazon, while efficient in most places, does have a delay of about a week to get anything to us which is totally fine. We aren't dying anytime soon! It'll just be more of a pain in the rear than anything else.
We also learned that there is a train that can carry us right to NYC which is were Comicon is!! There is also a LOCAL convention that I am just DYING to see!!

Anything else anyone wants to let us know, either pertaining to IP or anywhere else in Vermont that is lovely to visit, please let us know!

Everyone, thank you again for the support and information! Everything is being kept so use when we start our journey in May/June <33333

Hello! My husband and I are considering moving to Rutland county with our young child. I WFH and he would be working in town and is ok with a commute.

We’d be coming from the Pacific Northwest, so it’s a gigantic move.

I have 3 main questions:

1. Does anyone have recommendations on where to live for young families?

2. Any recommendations on schools?

We’re especially concerned about being near decent schools even though our kid has a few years before that. Based on my googling it seems like the schools around there are not the best by any means….

3. What are some things we should consider before making the move? Any regrets?

We are of course going to visit first, but we don’t have a whole lot of time to spend there.

Thanks!

Afternoon, I’m taking a solo trip with my dog to the Johnston area, then Lake Champlain area. Headed up Thursday January30 and leaving Tuesday February 5th. Coming from South Jersey for 5 days split between Johnston and Lake Champlain any events or functions I can’t miss? Skiing is ok but not really my thing was thinking more like snowmobiling, winter/snow hiking, and maybe even ice fishing if that’s a thing in the area? Also a huge fan of breweries and heard Hill Farmstead is a can’t miss… any other suggestions?

I was approached by a recruiter in a national search for a role at an organization in the Burlington area, and I may be starting negotiations as early as next week. I know that Burlington is pricey, but VT has been on our radar for relocating for a while now, so it's an attractive prospect for us. We don't feel the need to live in Burlington proper, and honestly would prefer to be outside of town if possible. I grew up on a farm, so we'd love to have a bit of land for gardening and maybe a few chickens. Nothing crazy, but maybe an acre or two.

Right now, we're looking in the Charlotte/Hinesburg/Richmond stretch in the South/Southeast of Burlington, but given the time of year, there is virtually nothing for sale, so it's hard to see what the market looks like in that area.

Selling our current house, my expected new salary, and assuming my wife can find a teaching job for a similar salary (or better? VT seems to pay teachers more than PA), I think we can reasonably look at property up to about $500-550k. We're pretty handy, so a fixer-upper doesn't scare us as long as it's livable while we do the work, but I wouldn't want to drop our full budget on a project house.

Are we reasonably on the right track with our area of focus? Also, my wife has celiac. One of the things we love about VT is how allergic the state is to big national chains. However, we rely on some of those chains for getting GF food for her. How do the stores in that area handle allergies?

So my wife has accepted a great job in Norwich and we’re planning on relocating. She’ll need to start ahead while I wrap up the house sale in NJ. We’re trolling Airbnb and apartments.com for something through May. Any short term apartment ideas?

(We’re technically DINKs but I’ve been unemployed for a year, hoping to find remote work.)

TIA

My husband and I are seriously considering a move to VT in the next 2-3 years to be closer to better skiing and more true winters. We've been in the WV highlands near Canaan Valley for 35 and 25 years. We love winter and skiing (are both ski patrollers), but with climate change, the WV winters of old just aren't a thing these days. (I say this as we're having one of the most epic winters in well over a decade...)

We would be seeking land with pasture for my 3 horses within 20ish minutes of a ski resort. (I'd love to be able to access trail riding within a 30-45 minute drive, too. ) Ideally seeking 10+ acres, emphasis on the +; at least 7 acres of mowable pasture would be ideal. (I say mowable because the property I currently live on is so steep that the only hope of mowing would be with a Ventrac. Good times.) We are no strangers to working hard to maintain the land, and we are accustomed to driving ~30 minutes to get groceries/amenities. Where we currently live we don't have cell service; remote is not a fear. Nor is winter weather.

I work remote for the government and my partner is a tradesman (electric, plumbing, landscaping, snow plowing, painting/staining, troubleshooting equipment, home improvement projects - you name it, he likely has the skill/experience; additionally has managed and improved properties for a lot of second homeowners for decades). We've heard tradesmen are very needed in VT, so we are confident he could find work and build up a business quickly.

I know the market is tight up there - it's tight down here, too, in our area thanks to COVID and a boost in ecotourism (think DC pricing, but in rural AF West Virginia), so finding a property would take time/effort, but the big question that it comes down to is TAXES. I hear repeatedly from folks who recently left VT that the tax situation is another world for an area that is [relatively] rural.

So Vermonters, what is the nitty-gritty run down on taxes up there? What can we reasonably expect for a 10-40 acre property with a barn and a few outbuildings + ~2,000 square foot home? (TBD if we'd find this or need to build, but these specs are the goal either way.) What are ballpark percentages based on home/land/property value?

We are a family of four (two parents, two teens) who are considering flying to Vermont to spend a few days skiing in late March. Easiest would be to fly into Burlington, open to other areas if it's close to an airport. Looking for suggestions on places that would have skiable snow still (looks like most places don't close till mid-April). Ideally it would have a few good green runs, as I am not a very good skier. Both kids would probably stay on blues mostly. Bonus if there are things to do at night once skiing is over.

Anyone move from MN? My husband is from CT and has family in VT. We are drawn to the natural beauty and outdoorsy lifestyle. We could work in Chittendon County and earn around 250k. We have four kids. Hoping they have the option to stay near us when they grow up. Would it really be that much different from MN? As it is now my family all lives in MN but I'm 6 hours from my sister, 3 from my brother and 2 from my parents. My kids should be able to find jobs and housing somewhere in New England, right? No more than a half day's drive away? Any other insights?

So I moved to the Bennington area a year ago for a job. My partner would like to move here as well to join me, but has been having trouble finding jobs in his field. (I know, not a surprise. lol)

He has a bachelor's in communication and has 5+ years of experience working at a nonprofit, a radio station, and is currently the only full time news reporter for 3 local newspapers around where he's living now.

He's open to pretty much any communication/marketing/pr jobs or anything in related fields. (He's especially interested in anything sports related, but that is by no means a requirement. Additionally , he likes jobs that involve writing in some capacity.) He's also willing to commute 45 minutes (give or take), so it doesn't necessarily have to be in the Bennington area.

If you have any advice, resources, connections, or leads that might even remotely help, we would both really appreciate it!

P.S. I've really been enjoying living here for the past year. So shout out to all the Vermonters that have been slowly accepting me into the community. (I get it. I don't let people in quickly either. lol)

I'm looking to move into vermont with hubs and 3 kids. Where would be the best place to look for a balance of "middle of nowhere" and "close enough for opportunities"? I am looking for somewhere to give my kids access to whatever career they may want one day, while also being well outside any citys for my own personal anti-social status. Any reccomendations appreciated 🖤

Context: I've lived in a town of about 20k people since I was like 6-7 years old, I'm now 29 with no home to call my own aside from my second mom's house(I've been disowned by my blood relatives), and have few friends(all of which I struggle to stay friends with, because the overall mental health of this place in the lower class population is dogshit, myself included for the nosey people who like to scour posting history).

I, feel as though I live in a cage, but...I have a key to get out of it: My GMC Yukon, V8 Vortec 5.3l is highway capable with a set of tires that have less than 7k miles on them. I can, I could, and I should take advantage of it. I was informally taught to be a mechanic, and fixing/caring for my Yukon is a non-issue. I also know how to cook, and I try my best to be a good person. I wouldn't ever hurt someone else, or another animal, not with intent at least. I get existential dread from accidentally stepping on an ant.

The fact of the matter is, I don't wanna disappear in the middle of nowhere. I wanna disappear in a crowd of people, and buildings. All of this "close-knit" community stuff cages up my brain, because I have to think about how my actions would affect my neighbor(this is true in any situation, but it's amplified in smaller communities as everyone knows everyone. I'm sure even the dogs in town recognize each other, and have a secret society around a poker table in some redneck's garage.)

What brought this on is my deteriorating mental health from being stagnant in a place for too long. I know every nook and cranny in this town. I've never been capable enough to leave, until now.

Where do I start? What metropolis? What city? What capital of which state? Bigger is better. I've always had a certain type of fascination with big cities, a good comparison being "Night City" from Cyberpunk 2077. Don't get me wrong, that's an extremely unrealistic city, and I don't plan on going cyberpsycho either.

I just want...opportunities. A place where I can make choices, and not have them be so scrutinized, because it will fade away into the kerfuffle of others. I'm highly critical of my actions, and having that anonymity could do away with a lot of this criticality I have of myself.

But, where I am right now, I think has run out of opportunities for me. I've burned bridges, and made mistakes, and these actions have had repercussions to my reputation.

I am a blank slate when I leave, but I have no direction. If I just go, and plop myself down in some random spot, that's essentially asking for trouble. Preparation is a big deal.

So, suggestions?

I'm posting in r/newtovermont, because I did do some research, albeit lightly, and Vermont came up as a pretty good first choice. I'll be checking other states too, there are fifty of them, after all. 48 if I exclude Alaska and Hawaii. No way am I getting to either of those places in a 22 yo vehicle with 200k mi. on it.

Hi all! I'm currently in PA. Girlfriend and I are in our 40s, have no kids and no interest in them. She likes to snowboard and we both love kayaking. We don't ever do anything social as we are two hermits. We are happiest just chilling at home.

I do music lessons (one on one, locally and on Zoom), she does brand ambassador things (random pop-up jobs, for Amazon Fresh, other corporations, etc). We do ok financially, at the moment, but, I'm building a lot of passive income with music stuff, and we would love to buy our own home eventually, once money permits.

She's been to VT a bunch-- snowboarding and whatnot. I've never been (to the state, or snowboarding). We're both artistic and open-minded and prefer to live away from a lot of people/drama/traffic.

What could we expect, as visitors (about 5 hours away) and eventually, maybe residents?

We have a few friends in Manchester, Marlboro (dual residency, in PA and VT) and Bennington. Gf grew up in Albany, I grew up in NJ.

Thanks so much!

I may have a mobile home lot in July but the place I wanted to build my new home went out of bussness. Any Ideas on buying or building an energy star Mobile home in Vermont? I am looking to live in Putney and and not sure where to look.

Hi everyone! I’m looking for recommendations for summer vacation in Vermont. We are a family of three (me plus 70+ years old parents) and have never been to VT. We plan to spend about 2-3 weeks in Vermont and are wondering if people recommend we based ourselves in Burlington (or elsewhere?) and venture out, or if we move from one area to another? We will get a rental car for sure. We are not really into hiking….we are really looking for a quiet place to relax, see a few tourists spot, hang out by the water/lake, eat good food and enjoy the nice weather.

Thank you all!

hey yall!

i’m graduating college this May and got a really cool job offer in Randolph. What im realizing though as someone unfamiliar w the area is that the area is pretty rural and doesn’t exactly have apartment complexes.

Y’all know more than me - is there a way for me to take this job offer without having to literally buy a home in the area? is renting/finding housing truly off the table? any ideas of where to look? it seems that there’s a whole functional college in town so there must be young people who need apartments im just having a hard time figuring it out!

My partner and I are considering moving to the Burlington area from STL, MO in Sept 2025 and I'm wanting to setup some interviews by this summer. Any suggestions on LTC facilities in need of Recreation & Wellness Directors or Assts? I'm approaching 4 years experience and still LOVING every minute! All recommendations welcome. And thank you!

Over the past few years, I have been making my way around the state testing out burgers at places people have said is the best. I finish out 2024 with a new number 1 burger in the state. I will continue to hunt down the best the state has to offer in 2025. Thank you all for supporting me on this crazy quest. If you like I have put a link to my 2024 top 14 burgers in the state of VT. https://youtu.be/ABeD6Dwzhp0

Hey everyone! I’ll be in the Woodstock, VT area for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day and was wondering, what’s the best spot to watch football around there? Bonus points for big TVs, great atmosphere and good food and drinks. Thanks in advance!

Hi Everyone,

I apologize in advance if this question has been asked, but I couldn't find any prior posts that talked directly about this. The SO and I are hoping for a 2 night weekend getaway in late January to either Burlington or Woodstock. We don't ski or participate in snow-sporting activities, so would just be looking to soak in the vibes, walk around, enjoy the scenery, eat some food (everything a little getaway entails!).

Here's where I'd like some feedback - we are both inexperienced drivers in snowy environments (relatively new to NE) and would be renting a car to get to the destination. From what I can gather online and from National, rental cars don't offer snow tires or chains. Is it too dangerous for us to consider making the 3-4 hour drive from Boston in snowy conditions? Again - from what I read we'll probably be ok just driving slowly and carefully so long as weather is nice and there's no actual snowfall during the days we are traveling, but if a snowstorm or anything is forecasted it's best to change plans.

Would really appreciate any feedback so we can make an informed decision. Thank you! Also open to other suggestions for a snowy winter getaway so we can explore more of the NE winter vibe :D

Edit: Actually just realized I was browsing the Vermont sub. I see one or two posts just recently asking a similar question as mine lol. Leaving this post up tho in case anyone has additional comments/advice!

Hi, I have a toyota suv awd with all season stock tires and wanted to go on a roadtrip to Vermont on the week of January 6. We’re coming from NJ. Would I need to change to winter tires before we go?

Also, which city/town would be recommended to stay in for 4-5 days? It will be me, my husband with our 2 yr old toddler. We’re not into skiing/snow sports but would like walk around and see nice sceneries. Thanks in advance!

hi all! i’m escaping a bad situation and am l slowly realizing the only way to do that is to move states. vermont has always been my dream so i’m trying to end up there! i’ve already started reaching out to employers and housing situations in burlington but want to know what resources look like for mental health and trauma work there. also what do resources look like for victims of dv? im gonna do some research on my own too but it would be nice for confirmation from sources who know! also i’ll be moving very minimally, is there a lot of free couches and such on fb marketplace? thanks in advance!