Best Retirement Counties in Vermont
This ranking highlights the strongest county retirement options in Vermont using RetireScorecard's overall framework.
Top places to start with
#1 Chittenden County, Vermont
A strong county choice for retirees who want healthcare access and the broadest services base in the state.
#2 Washington County, Vermont
A practical central Vermont option for retirees who want balance and manageable scale.
#3 Windsor County, Vermont
A climate-and-lifestyle county for retirees who value setting and a calmer pace.
How to use this page
Use this as a narrower entry point than the full state page. Start with the top places here, then open the county, metro, and compare pages that match the tradeoffs you care about most.