So after reading everyone's answers, I have to say the Vermonters and the newcomers are pretty aligned. If anyone has an interest in what the newcomers have said, definitely check out:

https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToVermont/comments/11fb53p/to_all_the_new_people_moving_to_vermonti_have/

Some of their reasoning and life stories are really touching. It definitely gave me a deeper appreciation and a wider perspective.