Vermont is the 14th state of the United States, admitted to the Union on March 4, 1791. Before statehood, Vermont existed as an independent republic from 1777 to 1791 after declaring independence from conflicting land claims by New York and New Hampshire. It was the first state admitted after the original thirteen colonies and is unique for having been admitted without conditions attached by Congress or the state it was carved from.
As of 2025, Vermont is divided into 14 counties and contains 247 municipalities, including:
- 237 towns
- 10 cities
- 30 incorporated villages
In addition to incorporated municipalities, Vermont also has 9 unincorporated areas, comprised of 5 unincorporated towns and 4 gores irregular or unpopulated areas with limited local governance.
Municipal governance in Vermont follows Dillon’s Rule, meaning municipalities have only powers explicitly granted by state law. Unlike many states where population determines city status, Vermont municipalities choose their classification: towns typically operate through town meetings, a form of direct democracy, while cities adopt mayor-council or similar forms of government. Villages are incorporated areas within towns providing additional municipal services.
State Information Overview
| Category | Data |
|---|---|
| Total Municipalities | 247 |
| Number of Towns | 237 |
| Number of Cities | 10 |
| Incorporated Villages | 30 |
| Unincorporated Areas | 9 (5 unincorporated towns, 4 gores) |
| Number of Counties | 14 |
| Total Land Area | Approximately 9,250 square miles (24,000 km²) |
| Population (2025 est.) | Approximately 643,000 residents |
Cities and Towns by Alphabetical Letter in Vermont that
Cities in Vermont that start with A
- Addison
- Albany town
- Albany village
- Alburgh town
- Alburgh village
- Andover
- Arlington
- Athens
Cities in Vermont that start with B
- Bakersfield
- Baltimore
- Barnard
- Barnet
- Barre city
- Barre town
- Barton village
- Barton town
- Bellows Falls
- Belvidere
- Bennington
- Benson
- Berkshire
- Berlin
- Bethel
- Bloomfield
- Bolton
- Bradford
- Braintree
- Brandon
- Brattleboro
- Bridgewater
- Bridport
- Brighton
- Bristol
- Brookfield
- Brookline
- Brownington
- Brunswick
- Burke
- Burlington
Cities in Vermont that start with C
- Cabot
- Calais
- Cambridge town
- Cambridge village
- Canaan
- Castleton
- Cavendish
- Charleston
- Charlotte
- Chelsea
- Chester
- Chittenden
- Clarendon
- Colchester
- Concord
- Corinth
- Cornwall
- Coventry
- Craftsbury
Cities in Vermont that start with D
- Danby
- Danville
- Derby
- Derby Center
- Derby Line
- Dorset
- Dover
- Dummerston
- Duxbury
Cities in Vermont that start with E
- East Haven
- East Montpelier
- Eden
- Elmore
- Enosburg Falls
- Enosburgh
- Essex
- Essex Junction
Cities in Vermont that start with F
- Fairfax
- Fairfield
- Fair Haven
- Fairlee
- Fayston
- Ferrisburgh
- Fletcher
- Franklin
Cities in Vermont that start with G
- Georgia
- Glover
- Goshen
- Grafton
- Granby
- Grand Isle
- Granville
- Greensboro
- Groton
- Guildhall
- Guilford
Cities in Vermont that start with H
- Halifax
- Hancock
- Hardwick
- Hartford
- Hartland
- Highgate
- Hinesburg
- Holland
- Hubbardton
- Huntington
- Hyde Park village
- Hyde Park town
Cities in Vermont that start with I
- Ira
- Irasburg
- Isle La Motte
Cities in Vermont that start with J
- Jacksonville
- Jamaica
- Jay
- Jeffersonville
- Jericho
- Johnson town
- Johnson village
Cities in Vermont that start with K
- Killington
- Kirby
Cities in Vermont that start with L
- Landgrove
- Leicester
- Lemington
- Lincoln
- Londonderry
- Lowell
- Ludlow town
- Ludlow village
- Lunenburg
- Lyndon
- Lyndonville
Cities in Vermont that start with M
- Maidstone
- Manchester village
- Manchester town
- Marlboro
- Marshfield town
- Marshfield village
- Mendon
- Middlebury
- Middlesex
- Middletown Springs
- Milton
- Monkton
- Montgomery
- Montpelier
- Moretown
- Morgan
- Morristown
- Morrisville
- Mount Holly
- Mount Tabor
Cities in Vermont that start with N
- Newark
- Newbury town
- Newbury village
- Newfane town
- Newfane village
- New Haven
- Newport town
- Newport city
- North Bennington
- Northfield
- North Hero
- North Troy
- Norton
- Norwich
Cities in Vermont that start with O
- Old Bennington
- Orange
- Orleans
- Orwell
Cities in Vermont that start with P
- Panton
- Pawlet
- Peacham
- Peru
- Pittsfield
- Pittsford
- Plainfield
- Plymouth
- Pomfret
- Poultney village
- Poultney town
- Pownal
- Proctor
- Putney
Cities in Vermont that start with R
- Randolph
- Reading
- Readsboro
- Richford
- Richmond
- Ripton
- Rochester
- Rockingham
- Roxbury
- Royalton
- Rupert
- Rutland town
- Rutland city
- Ryegate
Cities in Vermont that start with S
- Salisbury
- Sandgate
- Saxtons River
- Searsburg
- Shaftsbury
- Sharon
- Sheffield
- Shelburne
- Sheldon
- Shoreham
- Shrewsbury
- South Burlington
- South Hero
- Springfield
- St. Albans town
- St. Albans city
- Stamford
- Stannard
- Starksboro
- St. George
- St. Johnsbury
- Stockbridge
- Stowe
- Strafford
- Stratton
- Sudbury
- Sunderland
- Sutton
- Swanton village
- Swanton town
Cities in Vermont that start with T
- Thetford
- Tinmouth
- Topsham
- Townshend
- Troy
- Tunbridge
Cities in Vermont that start with U
- Underhill
Cities in Vermont that start with V
- Vergennes
- Vernon
- Vershire
- Victory
Cities in Vermont that start with W
- Waitsfield
- Walden
- Wallingford
- Waltham
- Wardsboro
- Warren
- Washington
- Waterbury
- Waterford
- Waterville
- Weathersfield
- Wells
- Wells River
- West Burke
- West Fairlee
- Westfield
- Westford
- West Haven
- Westminster village
- Westminster town
- Westmore
- Weston
- West Rutland
- West Windsor
- Weybridge
- Wheelock
- Whiting
- Whitingham
- Williamstown
- Williston
- Wilmington
- Windham
- Windsor
- Winhall
- Winooski
- Wolcott
- Woodbury
- Woodford
- Woodstock village
- Woodstock town
- Worcester
Note
Vermont has no towns in alphabetical order, beginning with the letters Q, X, Y, and Z.
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Questions & Answers
How many cities and towns are in Vermont?
Vermont has 247 municipalities, including 237 towns, 10 cities, and 30 incorporated villages.
What is the cheapest place to live in Vermont?
The cheapest places to live in Vermont include Shaftsbury, Pownal, Fair Haven, Poultney, and Waterford.
