As the state with the second lowest population in the country, as well as the smallest state capital by population (the only one with under 10,000 people), Vermont knows how to appreciate the small-town life. While you may have thought your town was tiny, you will be surprised how many communities are even more desolate and secluded. And I’m not even including all of the villages! Here are 18 incorporated tiny towns in Vermont that maintain a population below 300 people:
- Granville, population 298
flickr/Jay Parker Some might know this town for the infamous Moss Glen Falls, but do you actually know anyone who lives there?
- East Haven, population 290
wikimedia/artaxerxes There are only 8 people per square mile!
- West Haven, population 264
wikimedia/redjar This tiny town is located in Rutland County.
- Guildhall, population 268
flikr/auvet Apparently they’re the only town in the world with this name.
- Mount Tabor, population 255
wikimedia/Jared C Benedict If you’ve ever driven through this town in Rutland County, you might remember it as the “Sneakiest Speed Trap” in the country, as Mount Tabor seems to maintain a sufficient police force despite its tiny population.
- Baltimore, population 224
wikimedia/Taylor Sullivan Located in Windsor County.
- Bloomfield, population 221
wikimedia/storylanding Located in Essex County.
- Stratton, population 136
Flickr/Doug Kerr Ok, so maybe you’ve heard of this one for the Ski Resort, but can you believe the population is so tiny?
- Stannard, population 216
wikimedia/jessamyn This town in Caledonia county doesn’t even have one paved road.
- Maidstone, population 208
wikimedia/denimadept This town in Essex country doesn’t even have a town center or a gas station.
- Norton, population 169
Flikr/BEV Norton This town in Essex County shares a border with Canada. From 1970 to 1994 Norton was home to Earth People’s Park, a somewhat hippie utopia open free of charge to anyone who wanted to live there until it was shut down due to border disputes.
- Goshen, population 164
flikr/Andy Arthur Addison County, Vermont
- Landgrove, population 158
Flikr/Doug Kerr Bennington County, Vermont
- Brunswick, population 112
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Flikr/usfwnortheast This destination in Essex County used to attract many visitors for its six mineral springs, which are now owned by the Abenaki people.
- Searsburg, population 109
flikr/redjar You might know this town in Bennington County for its wind farm, boasting a total of 11 6-megawatt turbines owned by Green Mountain Power. Otherwise, you may never have heard of this town all together.
- Lemington, population 104
flikr/james walsh This one is up in Essex County on the border of New Hampshire.
- Granby, poplation 88
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Flikr/Doug Kerr This town in Essex County with a nearly non-existent population was one of the last 2 towns to be connected to the electric grid in 1963 (along with the final town listed). When the sawmills were running this town a bit more action, but almost everyone left Granby after that era.
- Victory, population 62
Instagram/mrs.jahslade This minuscule, yet extremely beautiful town is right in Essex county where you can find many of these other small towns.
There’s something about small towns in Vermont, isn’t there? Perhaps it’s because these microscopic towns are often some of the most charming towns in Vermont; their allure and mystique capture our attention and curiosity, along with their serenity and bucolic beauty.
flickr/Jay Parker
Some might know this town for the infamous Moss Glen Falls, but do you actually know anyone who lives there?
wikimedia/artaxerxes
There are only 8 people per square mile!
wikimedia/redjar
This tiny town is located in Rutland County.
flikr/auvet
Apparently they’re the only town in the world with this name.
wikimedia/Jared C Benedict
If you’ve ever driven through this town in Rutland County, you might remember it as the “Sneakiest Speed Trap” in the country, as Mount Tabor seems to maintain a sufficient police force despite its tiny population.
wikimedia/Taylor Sullivan
Located in Windsor County.
wikimedia/storylanding
Located in Essex County.
Flickr/Doug Kerr
Ok, so maybe you’ve heard of this one for the Ski Resort, but can you believe the population is so tiny?
wikimedia/jessamyn
This town in Caledonia county doesn’t even have one paved road.
wikimedia/denimadept
This town in Essex country doesn’t even have a town center or a gas station.
Flikr/BEV Norton
This town in Essex County shares a border with Canada. From 1970 to 1994 Norton was home to Earth People’s Park, a somewhat hippie utopia open free of charge to anyone who wanted to live there until it was shut down due to border disputes.
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Addison County, Vermont
Flikr/Doug Kerr
Bennington County, Vermont
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This destination in Essex County used to attract many visitors for its six mineral springs, which are now owned by the Abenaki people.
flikr/redjar
You might know this town in Bennington County for its wind farm, boasting a total of 11 6-megawatt turbines owned by Green Mountain Power. Otherwise, you may never have heard of this town all together.
flikr/james walsh
This one is up in Essex County on the border of New Hampshire.
Flikr/vtebird
This town in Essex County with a nearly non-existent population was one of the last 2 towns to be connected to the electric grid in 1963 (along with the final town listed). When the sawmills were running this town a bit more action, but almost everyone left Granby after that era.
Instagram/mrs.jahslade
This minuscule, yet extremely beautiful town is right in Essex county where you can find many of these other small towns.
Do you live in one of these tiny towns in Vermont? Or know anyone who lives there? Would you ever move to one of the smallest towns in Vermont?
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tiny towns in Vermont July 01, 2020 Luke What are the best things about living in Vermont? The are many, many reasons to move to Vermont, and some of the more obvious reasons that come to mind first are access to pristine and nature spots and parks; organic and amazing produce, dairy, and bread; environmentally and socially aware residents; friendly locals and a relaxed and casual way of living life. The Green Mountain State is the perfect place to live if you like the small-town and rural lifestyle, excellent local food, and a healthy, beautiful, and natural landscape. What are the most scenic towns in Vermont? There are just so many scenic towns in Vermont to choose from that narrowing it down is quite tough. But with that said, the five most beautiful towns in Vermont are: 1. Manchester; 2. Woodstock; 3. Grafton; 4. Stowe; 5. Shelburne. Of course, there are many other scenic and great towns to visit. If you are still interested in finding more picturesque towns to explore in Vermont, check out the 17 most picturesque towns in Vermont. What are the best hidden gem restaurants in Vermont? If you are looking to expand your dining out experience in Vermont, these hidden gem restaurants throughout the state are a great place to start looking. Check out the list here of 11 wonderful and little-known restaurants in Vermont. For a quick summary of the list, restaurants on the list include the Black Sheep Bistro in Vergennes, Mad Taco in Waitsfield, Black Krim Tavern in Randolph, and many more. Check out the article for more hidden restaurants, information and opening hours about these ‘under the radar’ restaurants.
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tiny towns in Vermont
July 01, 2020
Luke
What are the best things about living in Vermont? The are many, many reasons to move to Vermont, and some of the more obvious reasons that come to mind first are access to pristine and nature spots and parks; organic and amazing produce, dairy, and bread; environmentally and socially aware residents; friendly locals and a relaxed and casual way of living life. The Green Mountain State is the perfect place to live if you like the small-town and rural lifestyle, excellent local food, and a healthy, beautiful, and natural landscape. What are the most scenic towns in Vermont? There are just so many scenic towns in Vermont to choose from that narrowing it down is quite tough. But with that said, the five most beautiful towns in Vermont are: 1. Manchester; 2. Woodstock; 3. Grafton; 4. Stowe; 5. Shelburne. Of course, there are many other scenic and great towns to visit. If you are still interested in finding more picturesque towns to explore in Vermont, check out the 17 most picturesque towns in Vermont. What are the best hidden gem restaurants in Vermont? If you are looking to expand your dining out experience in Vermont, these hidden gem restaurants throughout the state are a great place to start looking. Check out the list here of 11 wonderful and little-known restaurants in Vermont. For a quick summary of the list, restaurants on the list include the Black Sheep Bistro in Vergennes, Mad Taco in Waitsfield, Black Krim Tavern in Randolph, and many more. Check out the article for more hidden restaurants, information and opening hours about these ‘under the radar’ restaurants.
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
The are many, many reasons to move to Vermont, and some of the more obvious reasons that come to mind first are access to pristine and nature spots and parks; organic and amazing produce, dairy, and bread; environmentally and socially aware residents; friendly locals and a relaxed and casual way of living life. The Green Mountain State is the perfect place to live if you like the small-town and rural lifestyle, excellent local food, and a healthy, beautiful, and natural landscape.
What are the most scenic towns in Vermont?
There are just so many scenic towns in Vermont to choose from that narrowing it down is quite tough. But with that said, the five most beautiful towns in Vermont are: 1. Manchester; 2. Woodstock; 3. Grafton; 4. Stowe; 5. Shelburne. Of course, there are many other scenic and great towns to visit. If you are still interested in finding more picturesque towns to explore in Vermont, check out the 17 most picturesque towns in Vermont.
What are the best hidden gem restaurants in Vermont?
If you are looking to expand your dining out experience in Vermont, these hidden gem restaurants throughout the state are a great place to start looking. Check out the list here of 11 wonderful and little-known restaurants in Vermont. For a quick summary of the list, restaurants on the list include the Black Sheep Bistro in Vergennes, Mad Taco in Waitsfield, Black Krim Tavern in Randolph, and many more. Check out the article for more hidden restaurants, information and opening hours about these ‘under the radar’ restaurants.
