Country land in Vermont
How much good country Vermont has, where it is, and what to know before you buy: growing season, homeschool rules, internet and prices. "Good country" here means land past the suburbs and their buffer, off the busiest roads, scored by the Land Finder.
The best counties for country living
Ranked by how much of each county scores as good country (fast-growing counties ranked a little lower).
| County (towns) | Good country | Growth | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex County West Burke, Island Pond | 100% | +0.5%/yr | Score a spot |
| Orange County Chelsea, East Barre | 99% | +0.6%/yr | Score a spot |
| Addison County East Middlebury, Middlebury | 98% | +0.4%/yr | Score a spot |
| Orleans County Irasburg, Orleans | 98% | +0.3%/yr | Score a spot |
| Caledonia County Danville, Lyndonville | 98% | +0.2%/yr | Score a spot |
| Lamoille County Johnson, Hyde Park | 96% | +0.3%/yr | Score a spot |
| Rutland County West Rutland, Rutland | 94% | -0.1%/yr | Score a spot |
| Windsor County West Woodstock, Woodstock | 96% | -0.0%/yr | Score a spot |
| Windham County Newfane, Wardsboro | 93% | -0.2%/yr | Score a spot |
| Bennington County Arlington, South Shaftsbury | 93% | -0.2%/yr | Score a spot |
Homeschool rules
Enroll each child with the Agency of Education every year (online). 175 days of instruction in the required subjects. Assess each child's progress at the end of the year (a test, a certified teacher's report, a portfolio with work samples, or online school grades) and keep the record; it isn't sent in.
Not legal advice; laws change. Verify with the state and your school district. Source
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