Middlebury
Middlebury, VT
Area Guide
Experience small-town charm steeped in natural beauty and culture
Nestled in the heart of Vermont’s scenic Champlain Valley, Middlebury is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream, providing access to the expansive Green Mountain National Forest, the 16-mile Trail Around Middlebury, five Lake Champlain Bikeway Routes, and the Middlebury College Snow Bowl. Numerous surrounding lakes, rivers, streams, and creeks present plenty of opportunities for fishing, kayaking, and canoeing near Middlebury as well.
Known as the “cultural and intellectual capital of Vermont,” Middlebury contains an array of historical attractions like the Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History and the Vermont Folklife Center in addition to art galleries, theaters, and live musical performances. Middlebury is also home to a thriving local food scene, with a host of farms, restaurants, and artisan food producers in town as well as a nationally recognized farmer’s market.
Year-round community events bring Middlebury residents together, including the Vermont Chili Festival, Midd Summer Music and Movies, A Very Merry Middlebury, and Spooktacular. Middlebury College hosts a variety of events and programs for the community too. Metropolitan destinations like Montreal, Boston, and New York are just a few hours’ drive from Middlebury.
Rent Trends
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Middlebury, VT is $1,208 for one bedroom, and $1,535 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Middlebury has increased by 0.8% in the past year.
Transportation
Somewhat Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
Somewhat Bikeable
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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
496 Students
Middlebury Union Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
369 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
522 Students
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Branbury State Park
- Green Mountain National Forest
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Patrick Leahy Burlington International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.