Vermont's population surged in 2023, driven by remote work and outdoor appeal, complicating housing affordability.

Vermont saw a significant population increase in 2023, with nearly 7,600 new residents, more than double the previous year. This growth, largely due to remote work flexibility and outdoor recreation opportunities, has boosted tax revenues but also intensified the housing crisis, raising costs and reducing affordability. The influx, mainly from Massachusetts, marks Vermont as having the highest per capita net migration in New England and the third-highest in the U.S.

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