Living in Chittenden County, Vermont.
Chittenden County is Vermont's population and economic center. Burlington anchors the county with the University of Vermont, the UVM Medical Center, Church Street Marketplace, and Lake Champlain's waterfront. South Burlington, Williston, Essex, and Colchester bring amenities, strong schools, and quick access to the airport, while lakefront towns from Shelburne to Milton and mountain-view villages from Jericho to Richmond round out the mix.
Chittenden County map.
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- Buels Gore
- St. George
- Bolton
- Huntington
Towns in Chittenden County.
Burlington
Coming soonVermont's largest city, lakefront and Church Street
South Burlington
Coming soonAmenities, strong schools and airport access
Colchester
Coming soonLakefront neighborhoods and easy commuting
Essex
Coming soonStrong schools and a growing tech corridor
Milton
Coming soonValue pricing with lake access
Essex Junction
Coming soonWalkable village, Vermont's newest city
Williston
Coming soonShopping, jobs and newer construction
Winooski
Coming soonCompact, walkable and full of restaurants
Shelburne
Coming soonShelburne Farms, the museum and upscale living
Charlotte
Coming soonRural estates and Lake Champlain frontage
Jericho
Coming soonMountain views beneath Mount Mansfield
Hinesburg
Coming soonGrowing town with a real village center
Richmond
Coming soonThe Round Church, riverfront and quick I-89 access
Underhill
Coming soonTrailhead town at the base of Mount Mansfield
Westford
Coming soonQuiet countryside within commuting range
Why buyers choose Chittenden County.
Chittenden County is Vermont's population and economic center. Burlington and its neighbors offer the state's deepest job market, the best hospital, the flagship university, and daily flights out of Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport.
Lake Champlain shapes everyday life on the county's western edge, from Burlington's waterfront to lakefront neighborhoods in Colchester, Shelburne, and Charlotte. Church Street Marketplace, the UVM campus, and a walkable downtown give Burlington real city energy at a small-city scale.
Suburban towns like South Burlington, Williston, Essex, and Essex Junction bring strong schools, shopping, and newer construction, while Milton and Colchester offer more value with quick access to I-89.
East of the interstate, Richmond, Jericho, Underhill, and Bolton climb into the Green Mountains beneath Camel's Hump and Mount Mansfield, giving buyers mountain views and trailhead access within a short commute of Burlington.
Chittenden County questions.
What towns are in Chittenden County, Vermont?
Chittenden County includes Burlington, South Burlington, Colchester, Essex, Essex Junction, Milton, Williston, Winooski, Shelburne, Charlotte, Jericho, Hinesburg, Richmond, Underhill, Westford, Bolton, Huntington, St. George, and Buels Gore. Burlington is the county seat and Vermont's largest city.
Is Chittenden County a good place to live?
Chittenden County suits buyers who want Vermont's best mix of jobs, healthcare, education, and lifestyle. Burlington and its neighbors offer walkable downtowns, Lake Champlain access, the UVM Medical Center, the University of Vermont, and Vermont's busiest airport, all within a compact 20 to 30 minute drive.
What is the real estate market like in Chittenden County?
Chittenden County is Vermont's most active real estate market. Inventory spans lakefront estates in Shelburne and Charlotte, historic homes in Burlington's Hill Section, condos and townhomes in Winooski and South Burlington, newer construction in Williston and Essex, and rural acreage in Underhill, Huntington, and Bolton. Contact me for current pricing and active listings.
How far is Chittenden County from the airport, hospital, and I-89?
Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport sits in South Burlington and is within 20 minutes of almost every town in the county. The UVM Medical Center is on the Burlington/South Burlington line, and I-89 runs the length of the county from Milton south through Bolton.
What is there to do in Chittenden County?
Chittenden County offers Church Street Marketplace, the Burlington waterfront and Lake Champlain, Shelburne Farms and the Shelburne Museum, UVM athletics, the ECHO science center, hiking Camel's Hump and Mount Mansfield, biking the Island Line Trail, and year-round dining, breweries, and live music in Burlington and Winooski.
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Last updated: November 2026 · Author: Jacob Barnes, Vermont ICON Agent, EXP Realty
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