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Marble Valley’s eclectic, expanding core
In the foothills of Vermont’s Green Mountains, Rutland is the small-but-growing seat of Rutland County. “If you like the outdoor, arts or food lifestyles, Rutland is a great place to live. I like to call it a lifestyle location,” says Rutland Mayor Mike Doenges. Although the original township was settled before the American Revolution, Rutland’s first big growth spurt started when marble quarrying and building-stone manufacturing took off in the late 1800s. Marble is no longer a leading industry, but this part of Vermont is still known as Marble Valley. Modern Rutland’s top employers include GE Aerospace, the Rutland Regional Medical Center and Casella Waste Systems, a regional trash and recycling management company. “Everything else is small businesses and offices,” Doenges says. But he says Rutland is a “great place to grow” as a company. “CEDRR has opened a great coworking space here, and they have a startup group with a cohort of six companies that are currently in development,” he says, referring to the Chamber and Economic Development of the Rutland Region’s The Hub CoWorks space downtown. Doenges: “We’re a welcoming community and we’re striving for growth.”
The City of Rutland,VT on a cold, but clear winter morning with it's several church steeples defining the skyline.
The Rutland Regional Medical Center is both a major employer in the region but also a valuable community asset in the city of Rutland, VT.
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Competitively priced homes and big, updated Victorians
“The thing about Rutland, especially for people moving here from outside the area, is that it’s still affordable," Doenges says. "You can still buy a 3,000-square-foot single-family home for $250,000 in some areas. We’re always working to bring more housing units online, so there’s a lot of variety in the market.” According to the Vermont Association of Realtors, the median sales price for single-family homes in Rutland County is $306,000, while the median in the city is under $280,000. Both figures are well below the national median. But homes here can list for as high as $1.3 million, like the massive, fully updated Queen Anne-style Victorians that dot Main Street. “Rutland has some pretty palatial Victorian homes. That was the type of home trending when the city was growing,” the mayor says, adding that neighborhoods fanning out from the middle of town are “a mix of well-established areas with deep history and newer communities where we continue to see growth.”
A row of commonly found New Englander styled homes in the city of Rutland, VT.
A large and well taken care of Victorian styled home along the Main Street in Rutland, VT.
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Skiing in the Green Mountains, water sports on Lake Champlain
Between ski resorts in Mendon and Killington, less than 20 miles east of Rutland, and waterfront amenities at Lake George and Lake Champlain, about 55 miles west, there’s no shortage of outdoorsy day-trip activities. “A lot of people who move to Rutland come for the outdoor experience, because we are so centrally located to those natural resources,” Doenges says. Within the city proper, over half of Rutlanders live within a 10-minute walk of a park, from the city pool and tennis courts at White Memorial Park to the sports fields at the Cioffredi Complex.
The Pico Ski Area is one of several in the region that provide both recreational opportunities and tourist visits to the area.
Take a stroll through the Pine Hill Park in Rutland, VT year round.
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Rutland’s artsy, historic downtown
Downtown Rutland is the core of the small business, dining and entertainment scenes for both the city and the county. Many of the historic district’s tall storefronts are made of Rutland’s famous marble; some are smooth, black stone with thin grey veins, while others are matte white, with rough-hewn edges. “There’s also a marble sculpture trail, with sculptures all made by local artists to highlight the local history. And we have lots of murals that really beautify the downtown cityscape,” Doenges says, observing that with the mountain ranges in the background, the effect of the art and the buildings is striking. National chain retailers and restaurants are concentrated at the south end of town, near the Vermont State Fairgrounds, where the state fair has been held since 1856.
The downtown Rutland, VT area features a variety of local shops and restaurants for residents to visit.
A detail of the Steampunk Locomotive art display found in the downtown Rutland, VT area.
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Rutland City Public Schools and the Community College of Vermont-Rutland
Rutland City Public Schools earns a C-plus grade from Niche. The district has seven schools, counting the Stafford Technical Center and Rutland Allen Street Campus, a therapeutic school for kids between fifth and 12th grades. Rutland High, the city's only high school, offers global studies and STEM concentration programs. Vermont offers open enrollment at the high school level state-wide. “We have a really robust public school system with some of the best teachers in the country,” Doenges says, adding that private options are also available, including Christ the King School, Rutland Area Christian School and Mount St. Joseph Academy. Christ the King is not rated, but Rutland Area Christian School earns a B-plus, and Mount St. Joseph Academy gets an A. The Community College of Vermont’s Rutland campus is in the middle of town.
The Rutland High School is a part of the local public school system and serves the city of Rutland, VT.
The Mount St. Joesph Academy is a private, religious school serving the Rutland, VT community.
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The crossroads of U.S. routes 4 and 7 in central Vermont
U.S. routes 4 and 7 meet in the middle of Rutland, branching north, south, east and west to the rest of the state. The Marble Valley Regional Transit District provides public bus service in Rutland. “It’s a great bus system; we call it ‘The Bus,’ and there are routes within the city and routes that leave and go to the three closest ski resorts and the university in Castleton,” Doenges says, referring to the University of Vermont’s Castleton campus, about 14 miles west. The downtown James M. Jeffords Amtrak Station offers direct trains to New York City, and the Rutland Southern Vermont Regional Airport, south of the city, flies Cape Air direct to Boston.
Declining violent and property crime numbers
The FBI reports about a 17% decline in the number of both violent and property crimes in Rutland between 2022 and 2023.
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On average, homes in Rutland, VT sell after 27 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Rutland, VT over the last 12 months is $265,000, up 36% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Duplex located in the heart of Rutland City—just minutes from Killington Resort, downtown shopping, dining, and year-round events. Fully renovated and previously operated as a successful Airbnb and ski rental, this 3,200+ sq ft property includes a current occupancy permit, allowing for immediate short-term rental use. Ideal for investors or owner-occupants seeking income potential.Each
Welcome to this exceptional Rutland Town ranch, where comfort and style come together in a beautifully designed home. The spacious first floor features a breathtaking living room with exposed wood beams, and a stunning floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace—creating the perfect ambiance for cozy evenings or elegant entertaining. A large, sun-filled kitchen offers ample counter space and storage,
Move-in Ready Colonial in Quiet, Convenient NeighborhoodWelcome to this spacious 4-bedroom Colonial nestled in a quiet and convenient neighborhood, just minutes from the hospital, high school, and all that downtown Rutland has to offer-from dining and entertainment to golf and world-class skiing at Killington and Pico. Built in 2002, this well-maintained home offers versatile living with
Don’t miss this prime investment opportunity! This well-maintained 5-unit multifamily property offers an impressive 9.8% cap rate and features a desirable unit mix of three 2-bedroom apartments and two spacious 3-bedroom apartments, ensuring strong rental demand. Situated in a convenient location within walking distance to downtown shops and restaurants, the property appeals to both long-term
This charming 4-bedroom, 2-bath Colonial-style home is full of warmth, character, and timeless craftsmanship. Located in the heart of Rutland City, it's just a short walk to shops, restaurants, and everything downtown has to offer. Step inside to discover the rich woodwork throughout the home from the wood floors, built ins and the beautiful stair case. The first floor features two areas to relax
Live in One, Rent the Others – Multi-Unit Investment Opportunity!Tucked away on a dead-end street and just minutes from local schools and shops, this unique property features three separate homes on one lot—ideal for investors or those looking to live in one unit and generate income from the others.The property includes two single-wide mobile homes and a newly renovated, move-in ready
Beautifully maintained, 2nd Floor 1 bedroom, 1 bath Apartment. Absolutely NO Smoking And/or Pets this is non-negotiable. Available 8/1/2025. $950/month includes Heat, Trash Removal, Lawn Care, and Snow Removal. Tenant pays electric.
Property Id: 1137632The two bedrooms 1 Bathroom (2Bd/1Bt) apartment with kitchen and separate dinning room in Ruland, VT just approx. 20 min drive from Killington Ski resort and 10 min from Pico Mountain Ski Resort. The apartment is in 1st floor with two entrance, so it is well accessible. Kitchen, bathroom, big hall, two bedrooms, and a Full Bath - everything like at
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