Best Cities for Families in Vermont (2026)

Burlington is the #1 ranked city in Vermont with 87.80 (family score). This ranking includes 31 Vermont cities with available data.

#1
Burlington
87.80
Pop. 44,649
#2
Winooski
85.60
Pop. 8,198
#3
Brattleboro
71.10
Pop. 7,793
#4
South Burlington
70.00
Pop. 20,488
#5
Montpelier
67.80
Pop. 8,038
#6
Bellows Falls
64.40
Pop. 2,851
#7
Lyndonville
62.20
Pop. 1,229
#8
St. Albans
61.10
Pop. 6,910
#9
Waterbury
55.60
Pop. 1,728
#10
Middlebury
54.40
Pop. 7,145
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All 31 Cities Ranked

Source: Multiple Sources
#CityPopulationFamily Score
1Burlington44,64987.80
2Winooski8,19885.60
3Brattleboro7,79371.10
4South Burlington20,48870.00
5Montpelier8,03867.80
6Bellows Falls2,85164.40
7Lyndonville1,22962.20
8St. Albans6,91061.10
9Waterbury1,72855.60
10Middlebury7,14554.40
11Milton3,51052.20
12Bennington8,88851.10
13Rutland15,74751.10
14Windsor1,96151.10
15St. Johnsbury5,94547.80
16Barre8,46145.60
17Newport4,41345.60
18Bristol2,00545.60
19Brandon1,89242.20
20Springfield3,88242.20
21Vergennes2,57142.20
22Hardwick1,04740.00
23Castleton1,05840.00
24Shelburne6,29240.00
25Swanton2,73235.60
26Bradford1,32635.60
27Northfield4,16534.40
28Norwich1,08134.40
29Fair Haven2,43533.30
30Randolph1,94633.30
31Chester1,35625.60

Methodology

Cities in Vermont are ranked by family score. Only cities with populations above 1,000 are included. Data sourced from Multiple Sources. Last updated 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the #1 best cities for families in vermont?
Burlington ranks #1 with 87.80 (family score).
What are the top 5 best cities for families in vermont?
1. Burlington (87.80), 2. Winooski (85.60), 3. Brattleboro (71.10), 4. South Burlington (70.00), 5. Montpelier (67.80)
How many cities in Vermont are ranked?
This ranking includes 31 cities in Vermont with available data.

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