Best Cities for Remote Workers in Vermont
Vermont ranks #7 of 50 for remote workers, with a remote workers score of 70.3. Middlebury is its best city for remote workers at 72.4.
- Vermont, all states
- #7 of 50
- Population
- 7,220
Why Vermont Works for Remote Workers
Vermont ranks #7 out of 50 for remote workers — one of the best environments in the country for location-independent professionals. Remote work fundamentally changes the relocation calculus: when your salary comes from elsewhere, what matters is how far it stretches locally and how good daily life feels. Vermont's cost of living (index: 98) is near the national average, so a remote salary doesn't gain or lose much purchasing power here.
The high work-from-home rate of 16% suggests an established remote work culture with coworking spaces and digital infrastructure already in place. 92.7% of households have a broadband subscription, at or above the 50-state average, so home internet is widely adopted.
The 11.53% tax burden is above average, which can offset some of the cost-of-living advantages for higher-earning remote professionals. Housing affordability (score: 56/100) is adequate — the typical home is worth $399,053, a manageable ratio for most remote salaries.
All 20 Cities Ranked for Remote Workers
| # City | Grade | Remote Workers score | Overall | Affordability | Economy | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Middlebury | A+ | 72.4 | 76.4 | 68 | 66 | 7,220 |
| 2Shelburne | A+ | 70.8 | 76.0 | 56 | 78 | 6,499 |
| 3South Burlington | A+ | 64.6 | 69.6 | 57 | 77 | 20,756 |
| 4Essex Junction | A+ | 64.5 | 70.9 | 61 | 70 | 10,803 |
| 5St. Johnsbury | B+ | 63.2 | 61.3 | 82 | 49 | 5,859 |
| 6Montpelier | A+ | 62.6 | 69.9 | 68 | 66 | 8,014 |
| 7Winooski | A+ | 62.5 | 69.2 | 61 | 65 | 8,293 |
| 8Milton | A+ | 62.4 | 67.5 | 65 | 63 | 3,555 |
| 9Bennington | B | 61.9 | 56.7 | 78 | 47 | 9,245 |
| 10Brattleboro | B+ | 61.3 | 62.6 | 77 | 49 | 7,657 |
| 11Rutland | B | 59.5 | 57.9 | 80 | 52 | 15,712 |
| 12White River Junction | A | 59.1 | 65.5 | 73 | 37 | 3,364 |
| 13Northfield | B+ | 58.8 | 59.9 | 78 | 55 | 3,766 |
| 14Burlington | A | 58.5 | 64.4 | 58 | 61 | 44,675 |
| 15Springfield | B+ | 58.5 | 60.2 | 84 | 48 | 4,237 |
| 16Wilder | C+ | 56.3 | 55.6 | 75 | 35 | 3,087 |
| 17Barre | C+ | 55.4 | 52.5 | 78 | 48 | 8,412 |
| 18St. Albans | C+ | 55.1 | 53.1 | 72 | 51 | 6,954 |
| 19Newport | C | 54.0 | 51.8 | 82 | 39 | 4,394 |
| 20Bellows Falls | C | 53.4 | 52.2 | 79 | 18 | 2,891 |
City remote workers scores use each city's own data, with the category weights rescaled over the categories the city has; outdoor access has no city-level measure and is left out.
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Also See: Vermont for Other Lifestyles
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Vermont a good state for remote workers?
Vermont ranks #7 out of 50 for remote workers with a persona-weighted score of 70.3/100. Its strongest relevant category is Safety (78/100) and its weakest is Growth (30/100).
What is the best city for remote workers in Vermont?
Middlebury ranks #1 in Vermont for remote workers with a score of 72.4/100, followed by Shelburne and South Burlington.
What factors are most important for remote workers in Vermont?
Rankings weighted toward affordable cost of living, strong economy, outdoor access, livability, low taxes, and safe communities — what remote workers prioritize when choosing where to live.