7 Best Places to Live in Vermont
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Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
18%
Colchester
Colchester, VT Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,857
Population
18,544
Renter Mix
29% Rent
A lakefront oasis in northwest Vermont
Scenic
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Lakefront
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Park-Like
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Upscale
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Family-Friendly
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Fishing
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Boating
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Colchester is a lakefront oasis in northwest Vermont. Nestled along the sprawling Lake Champlain, residents can enjoy the best of lakefront living with boating, fishing, swimming, camping, and more. Niquette Bay State Park is a wonderful place to enjoy the waterfront views, and there are abundant campsites around the water. Housing in the area ranges from affordable to upscale. This family-friendly community appreciates the wooded streets, peaceful atmosphere, and small-town charm that comes with living in Colchester. The city is mainly residential with a few small businesses sitting in the heart of town like the Village Scoop. For more dining, shopping, and entertainment options, residents can easily travel south into Burlington, just minutes from Colchester. The University of Vermont and the Burlington International Airport are just minutes from town as well.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$88,377
Average: $109,539
Education
6,834
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
11,049
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Colchester has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
29%
Non-Renters
71%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
32%
Other Education
68%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Colchester, VT is $1,657 for a studio, $1,857 for one bedroom, $1,829 for two bedrooms, and $1,320 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Colchester has increased by 1.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,857/month
652 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,294/month
837 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Colchester, VT is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
483 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
482 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
231 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
497 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
721 Students
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Parks and Recreation
- Perkins Geology Museum
- Echo Lake Aquarium & Science Center
- Intervale Center
- Niquette Bay State Park
- Sand Bar State Park
Military Bases
Airports
- Patrick Leahy Burlington International
- Plattsburgh International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.