Living in Addison County, Vermont.
Addison County, Vermont blends working farmland, Lake Champlain shoreline, and the college-town energy of Middlebury. It sits roughly 35 to 45 minutes south of Burlington, offering rural pace with quick access to city services and the airport. Out-of-state buyers come here for open land, historic downtowns, and views that stretch from the Adirondacks to the Green Mountains.
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- Waltham
- Weybridge
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Towns in Addison County.
Ferrisburgh
Coming soonLake Champlain shoreline and rural estates
Vergennes
Coming soonVermont's smallest and oldest city, historic and walkable
Monkton
Coming soonQuiet rural living between Bristol and the lake
Starksboro
Coming soonMountain-valley homes and open land
New Haven
Coming soonFarm country with easy Middlebury and Burlington access
Bristol
Coming soonCharming village at the foot of the Green Mountains
Lincoln
Coming soonTucked in the mountains near the Long Trail
Middlebury
Coming soonCollege-town amenities, walkable downtown, hospital
Cornwall
Coming soonRolling farmland minutes from Middlebury
Shoreham
Coming soonOrchards and Lake Champlain views
Why buyers choose Addison County.
Addison County, Vermont is where you come for space, working landscape, and a genuine sense of place. Dairy farms, orchards, and horse properties still define the valley, and buyers routinely find homes on 5 to 50 acres within a short drive of a downtown.
Middlebury anchors the county with a hospital, independent shops, restaurants, and the year-round energy of Middlebury College. Vergennes, the smallest and oldest city in Vermont, offers a walkable historic downtown a few minutes from the Lake Champlain waterfront.
Lake Champlain shapes the western edge of the county, with camps, year-round homes, and marinas from Ferrisburgh south to Shoreham. To the east, Bristol, Lincoln, and Starksboro climb into the Green Mountains and the Long Trail corridor.
Burlington and Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport are roughly 35 to 45 minutes north via Route 7, which makes Addison County a realistic base for out-of-state buyers who still need quick access to flights, hospitals, and city amenities.
Addison County questions.
What towns are in Addison County, Vermont?
Addison County includes Middlebury, Vergennes, Bristol, Ferrisburgh, Monkton, New Haven, Starksboro, Lincoln, Shoreham, Cornwall, and several smaller towns. Middlebury is the county seat and the largest population center at roughly 9,000 residents, while Vergennes is Vermont's smallest and oldest chartered city.
Is Addison County a good place to live?
Addison County, Vermont suits buyers who want rural land, historic downtowns, and Lake Champlain access without giving up services. Middlebury offers a hospital, college-town amenities, and grocery, while the surrounding towns provide farmland, mountain views, and quiet neighborhoods within a 30 minute drive of downtown.
What is the real estate market like in Addison County?
Inventory in Addison County, Vermont skews toward farmhouses, in-town historic homes, and rural parcels from a few acres to 100+ acres. Prices range widely from starter homes in outlying towns to lakefront and estate properties on the Champlain shoreline. Contact me for current pricing, days on market, and active listings.
How far is Addison County from Burlington and the airport?
Most of Addison County sits 35 to 45 minutes south of Burlington on Route 7. Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport is roughly 40 to 50 minutes from Middlebury and 25 to 35 minutes from Ferrisburgh, which makes the county practical for buyers who fly regularly for work or family.
What is there to do in Addison County?
Addison County, Vermont offers Lake Champlain boating and fishing, hiking on the Long Trail and Camel's Hump area, skiing at nearby Middlebury Snow Bowl and Sugarbush, orchards and cideries, the Shelburne-adjacent Champlain Valley Fair scene, and year-round events at Middlebury College's arts and athletics venues.
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Last updated: November 2026 · Author: Jacob Barnes, Vermont ICON Agent, EXP Realty
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