Vermont Educational Opportunities

From the sophistication of its largest city, to the natural beauty found around every bend in the road; from its family friendly atmosphere, to its unlimited recreational opportunities, Vermont offers a quality of life that is second to none. As one of the country's most livable small cities, Burlington offers a sophisticated arts scene and countless opportunities to enjoy concerts, galleries, restaurants or nightlife. Head outdoors and you'll find kayaking, sailing, ice skating, biking along Lake Champlain, or just hang out to watch the sunset.

Burlington, VT: Children's Health magazine 2009, reported on the #1 Best Place to Raise a Family.

A ten-minute drive from Burlington will have you looking over green pastures that stretch all the way to the slopes of the Green Mountains. A bit farther and you enter a world of small clapboard villages that define the essence of New England. In villages like Stowe and Waitsfield, clusters of cozy inns, shops and restaurants lie at the base of world-famous ski areas. And that's just a small fraction of the outdoor adventure that awaits you in the area.

Vermont offers you the choice of living in a bustling family neighborhood, a 200 year-old farmhouse on a quiet hillside, or an urban loft that’s just steps from the action of downtown. Either way, your commute is likely to be less than it would be almost anywhere else. The area boasts many fine schools and is rated one of America's safest places to live. And major cities like Boston, New York City and Montreal are all just a short trip away.

From the Green Mountains to Lake Champlain, Vermont's natural beauty has beckoned many to move. Vermont offers a wide variety of living opportunities, from rural towns to bustling Burlington, there is a place for everyone. With Burlington cited as the best place to raise a family, the state as a whole offers a unique living envrionment, allowing you to ski in the afternoon and enjoy a concert in the evening. With high quality schools, low crime and a clean environment, it's no wonder that Vermont continues to enthrall all who visit.

Living on Lake Champlain rewards you with more than scenic views and colorful fall foliage. The schools' per-pupil spending and graduation rates rank near the top of the country, as does the percentage of the population with advanced degrees and the median family income. And, as is often the case, wealth leads to health—there's less obesity here than anywhere else in the country, possibly because the city also has the fewest fast-food restaurants per capita.