Major_Ad_6978 t1_jbmomcb wrote on March 10, 2023 at 3:23 AM

As a 802 native, I highly reccomend coming up here. Yeah, the winters suck, but Ive been out and proud for years now, and Ive had little to no issues with it. I highly reccomend looking into where here in vermont you pick because it does matter as for crime/drugs/schooling goes. Barre, Rutland, and Burlington are the last place you wanna go. Me and my spouse are starting our family here because of how safe it is.

Hope this helps!😊

[deleted] OP t1_jbmpih3 wrote on March 10, 2023 at 3:30 AM

thanks! what is an 802 native?

also, why avoid the towns you mentioned? is there crime/drugs? expensive?

AdministrativeGas123 t1_jc2gxdk wrote on March 13, 2023 at 3:45 PM

The drugs/crime level in VT are super low compared to FL, even in the worst spots. It's all relative.
Figure out if you can be ok with being away from city things like grocery stores, takeout, movies, etc. I'm 45 min from the nearest stoplight and get my groceries once a month. I live in a pretty rural area (obviously). If you need those city trappings, you'll have to live in a larger town. Best of luck with the housing situation.
Btw, I grew up in VT but moved to FL in my early 20s. I escaped 16 years later and moved back home. Best decision ever.

Major_Ad_6978 t1_jbmpvdd wrote on March 10, 2023 at 3:33 AM

Yes, actually! Its so bad we call them 'scary Barre and rut-vegas' because of the drugs and crime, and burlington is lakeside real estate, so yeah, expensive.

And 802 is just the state area code. Im just born and raised here is all.

[deleted] OP t1_jbmq5g0 wrote on March 10, 2023 at 3:36 AM

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Major_Ad_6978 t1_jbmqk1v wrote on March 10, 2023 at 3:39 AM

I always reccomend st. Johnsbury, stowe, or any collage town, really. I know that montpelier has good schools and are really liberal, but it is the capitol and it can be expensive, but its central and cheaper then burlington.