For Families
What makes Southwestern Vermont a special place to
start or raise a family?
> Education
Southwestern Vermont is home to some of the nation’s best educational outcomes, a holistic approach to teaching, equitable school choice programs, on-campus mental health care, and more.
Vermont also invests more than $21,219 per pupil, ranking 4th among U.S. states in educational investment. It boasts the best student / teacher ration in the country at only 10.6 students per classroom.
> Childcare
The state of Vermont as a whole consistently ranks in the top 10% of states in terms of childcare accessibility, including a ranking of 3rd in child well-being overall. It also has the highest percentage of children enrolled in pre-K in the nation.
What’s more, Southwestern Vermont in particular boasts an abundance of childcare centers and pre-K providers, making it easy for new parents, especially, to navigate work and life.
> Safety
If you are looking for a safe place to raise your children, Southwestern Vermont may be the ideal situation for you and your family. Ranking in the top 3 among U.S. states in terms of public safety, the Green Mountain State is one of the safest places in the world for children and families alike.
> Outdoor Recreation
Who doesn’t want their children to grow up playing outside? Nestled between the Taconic Mountains to the West and the Green Mountains to the East, this unique region in Vermont offers majestic trails, unspoiled water holes, and outdoor experiences galore.
Take a calm afternoon paddle in Lake Paran, float the Battenkill in the northshire, or ski beautiful Mt. Bromley in winter. No matter your recreational style, there’s something for everyone.
> Community
Vermonters are renowned for their sense of place, building on decades of organization and leadership to create tightly-woven communities across hundreds of towns and villages across the State.
And Southwestern Vermont is no exception, with 15 towns that share a common spirit, championing values like supporting local, being a good neighbor, ecological justice, and building a greener and more equitable future for all.