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Lowest unemployment, Vermont cities

Vermont cities ranked by the lowest unemployment rate (2024 ACS). This list covers the 13 cities in Vermont that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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YEAR2020 2024

RANKPLACESTATEPOPUNEMPLOYMENT RATEVS 2020

01Winooski, VTVT8,2391.2%−2.0 pts

02St. Albans, VTVT6,9391.8%−2.3 pts

03Essex Junction, VTVT10,9211.9%−1.8 pts

04Montpelier, VTVT7,8232.4%−0.4 pts

05South Burlington, VTVT21,3943.9%+0.1 pts

06St. Johnsbury, VTVT5,8594.2%−0.3 pts

07Burlington, VTVT44,0194.3%+0.1 pts

08Rutland, VTVT15,3634.4%−0.3 pts

09Barre, VTVT8,2144.5%−1.7 pts

10Shelburne, VTVT6,4994.8%−0.5 pts

11Bennington, VTVT9,2455.4%+1.3 pts

12Middlebury, VTVT7,2205.9%+0.4 pts

13Brattleboro, VTVT7,6577.8%−0.9 pts

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UPDATED 2026-08-08 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES