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There is a great deal of interest in land for sale in Vermont right now, and with good reason.

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The Wonderful Land of Vermont

Vermont land is relatively inexpensive, the climate is wonderful, and there are a wide range of different local cultures in this very welcoming state. However, looking for the right bit of Vermont land for sale isn’t a casual endeavor. 

Before you decide, you should familiarize yourself with the state and imagine what living in Vermont will be like for you, as well as for any family you might bring with you or start there. Then you can start looking for the perfect piece of land in Vermont – and we can help. 

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Top Reasons to Buy Land in Vermont

While there is plenty of Vermont land for sale, that isn’t reason to up stakes and move. There is land – often cheap, beautiful land – for sale all over the country. You should really be able to see yourself living somewhere before shopping for land. If you are considering land sale in Vermont, though, consider these “top 5 reasons” to move there

  • Wide open spaces. Vermont is the 49th most populous state, which is another way of saying only one has a smaller population. Wyoming has less – and in a  great deal more space – but you won’t get anything like the ‘East coast vibe’ or the proximity to NYC and Boston Vermont offers there. Vermont lets you stretch your legs, but still be where the action is. 

  • A booming economy. Vermont is doing incredibly well, even in a time of economic difficulty for the nation. The unemployment rate is well under 4%, the median household income is more than $55,000 by last measure, and the gross rent state-wide is less than $900.  

  • The great outdoors. There is something to do outside (and often right on your doorstep) every season of the year. The forests, the mountains, the fields and the cities all call to different types of Vermont residents, and they all find plenty to do out there. 

  • The educational system. Many people buy Vermont land just to qualify for in-state tuition at some of its nation-topping schools, and many more come here to start a family where they know the kids will get the education they deserve. 

  • The sense of safety and security. Vermont is an incredibly safe place to live, with a crime rate of less than 100 per 100,000 people. It has very safe drivers, and if anything does happen, its emergency services personnel are well-trained and well-equipped. 

 

History of Vermont

History of Vermont

Vermont History

Vermont is an important part of New England, a place that is often called the “Eastern Seaboard.” This is ironic, because Vermont is the only New England state without a coastline. Vermont is a landlocked state positioned between New York, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Quebec to the north. You won’t find any of that iconic “New England sea view” land in Vermont, but you will find plenty of Vermont land, which is beautiful, bountiful and/or conveniently located where the real action is. 

Vermont’s human story begins some 12 thousand years ago, and perhaps longer. There is little but legends, stories and archeological traces for much of that early pre-history, but by the time the first Europeans came to what would become Vermont it was inhabited mostly by the Mohawk people (part of a multi-tribal state called the Iroquois Confederacy) and an Algonquian-speaking tribe called the Abenaki.  

The first European settlers in Vermont were not English (or even Dutch), but French. The French and nearby English colonists came into conflict almost immediately, until the Seven Years war between France and England settled the matter. After the French defeat in 1763, they ceded the territory of “New France” to England. No one at the time even considered the claims of the Abenaki and Mohawk to the land.

The existing English colonies in the area fought for control of the new Vermont land, and continued to do so until settlers formed the Vermont Republic during the Revolutionary War, and repelled any further interference. 

Though they began as a sovereign nation, the Vermont Republic soon joined the New England colonies. Vermont was politically progressive even before it was a state. They abolished slavery before the civil war, and indeed sent a large number of troops to the war due to their strong belief in the abolition of slavery. They were very early to offer women the vote (in December 1880), and became the first state in the US to allow civil unions in 2000, and then full same-sex marriages in 2009. 

Has the state’s reputation for liberalism increased the demand for land for sale? Vermont would likely say yes. It certainly isn’t hurting the demand for land for sale in Vermont, at any rate.

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Vermont Demographics

Vermont Demographics

Large group of people forming the shape of Vermont

Now, Vermont is a small state – only 5 US states are smaller. Its total land area only comes to around 9,500 square miles. The reason there is so much Vermont land for sale is that that state is so sparsely populated. Burlington, its biggest city, has less than 45,000 residents. Essex has around 22,000 residents, South Burlington has around 21,000, and no other town or city in the state claims a population of more than 20,000. Will that change, as land in Vermont sells? Possibly. But Vermont is unlikely to become what you might call crowded for decades, if that ever even happens. 

What does such a low population density mean for the price of land in Vermont? Nothing bad. A low density usually leads to low property prices, all else being equal. Vermont land isn’t the cheapest you can find in the nation – how could it be?  Vermont’s average income is rather high and it is a really nice place to live. But land prices are a lot lower than you’ll find in say, NYC or Boston. 

Large group of people forming the shape of Vermont

Climate and Weather

Climate and Weather

Top Reasons to Buy Land in Vermont

Winter generally begins sometime in late November, although snow has been known to fall sometimes as early as Halloween! The snow will typically last through March and sometimes on into the beginning of April.

Springtime is also sometimes affectionately known as "Mud Season" due to all the melting snow. It's usually only a couple of weeks, but it can be pretty fun playin' in the dirt!

Summer is usually fairly short in Vermont, so we try to get outside and enjoy the warm weather as often as possible. The hottest months are typically July and August.

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Tourism in Vermont

Tourism in Vermont

Hiking Vermont Lake

Vermont is a popular travel destination, whether for skiing in the winter, family holidays in the summer or camping, fishing and business trips all year round. As a result, a lot of the Vermont land for sale you’ll find is already developed with traveler’s accommodation in mind. 

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Education in Vermont

Education in Vermont

 Castleton University

One of the reasons Vermont’s educational system is so valued is the quality of the colleges and universities that call the state home. This, in turn, has done wonders for the desirability of land in Vermont – young people moving in to start families and prospective students hoping to achieve in-state tuition both seek out the state, and Vermont land for sale near the best colleges is particularly popular. So, what cools are making such a name for the state? A short list of the best might include:

Castleton University was founded in 1787. Even though its reputation has grown over more than 230 years, its actual size has remained small. Castleton boasts fewer than 2000 undergraduate students, even though it ranks a respectable 26th among regional colleges. It is also an inexpensive school to attend compared to many east coast universities, and In-state tuition is even more affordable. 

Middlebury College is number nine among liberal arts colleges nation-wide. It offers degrees in Political Science, Computer Science, Biology and Environmental Studies, and more. Middlebury definitely does its part in bringing short and long-term residents into the state. 

The University of Vermont in Burlington is often called a “Public Ivy League” school because it delivers an Ivy League level of education at state school prices. Of course, as a state school, Vermont residents can attend for a fraction of what out-of-state students pay, let alone what a true Ivy League university charges. 

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Where Can I Find Land for Sale in Vermont?

Where Can I Find Land for Sale in Vermont?

Where Can I Find Land for Sale in Vermont?

Anywhere you look in the state, you’ll find Vermont land for sale. The real question is where you’d like to live. Vermont may be among the country’s oldest states, but it was never very densely settled. Land in Vermont is still plentiful, and even the larger cities have plenty of room to accommodate new arrivals. 

If you do decide you are interested in northern Vermont land for sale, land for sale in southern Vermont, Vermont lakefront land for sale or even Vermont hunting land for sale, we can help you find it. 

Farm Land for Sale Vermont

Vermont has had a thriving farming and dairy industry for centuries. After all, that was why the French and English colonists fought so hard to control it. Vermont farm land is lush and productive, and you can find already set-up farms producing nearly any crops you could imagine. If you prefer the quaint isolation of a farm-house rather than the hard work of an active farm, those are available as well. 

Where Can I Find Land for Sale in Vermont?

Land for sale in Vermont

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Notable Landmarks in Vermont

Notable Landmarks in Vermont

Vermont Climate Risk

65/500

Earthquake risk

Low risk

60/500

Air pollution risk

Low risk

55/500

Hurricane risk

Low risk

41/500

Total weather risk

Low risk

38/500

Hail risk

Low risk

31/500

Wind risk

Low risk

30/500

Tornado risk

Low risk

Vermont Frequently Asked Questions
Vermont Frequently Asked Questions

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