I live in the Upper Valley. Moved here 19 years ago. I love it. I did bring my job with me but nearly everywhere is hiring. A town like Randolph has a nice downtown, grocery store, a movie theater, a live theater, along with several interesting restaurants. Not as touristy as a Stowe or Woodstock so you might get something less expensive. I highly, highly recommend the Vermont way of life. I will never leave and fully intend to be buried in my backyard (which, as fate would have it, is completely legal here)

I stand corrected! Thank you

I see a few people recommending the Upper Valley and I would like to jump on that band wagon. I do think you should know how school choice works in Vermont, especially the Upper Valley. If you live in a town that doesn’t have a designated public school you have school choice and your town of residence pays the tuition for the school you choose. Even independent schools like The Sharon Academy. Worth keeping in mind as you make your housing decision. Killington is a school choice town, as is Stockbridge and Rochester (for grades 7-12).

Edit: Killington no longer has choice. Their students attend Woodstock schools

Welcome - I’ve been here in Windsor County (near the White River) for 18 years. Small bit of advice - take some time to get to know the area and your neighbors before jumping in with your own opinions. It takes awhile to acclimate. That being said, I never want to live anywhere else.