Morristown, VT, located 37 miles northwest of Barre, is a rural town known for its spacious single-family homes on secluded lots. The village of Morrisville within Morristown features locally owned shops and diverse dining options. Home prices in Morristown are generally lower than in nearby Stowe, making it a popular choice for commuters and those working from home. The housing market is fast-moving with limited inventory, offering a mix of late 20th-century homes, historic 19th-century properties, and modern custom estates. Farmhouse and Colonial-style homes on multi-acre lots provide privacy, with some featuring detached workshops, barns, pools, or private access to streams and ponds. The Lamoille South Supervisory Union oversees the local schools, which have high ratings and offer dual-enrollment opportunities for high school juniors and seniors.
Morristown offers a variety of things to do, including outdoor activities like biking, hiking, and swimming. Oxbow Park, a 7-acre area along the Lamoille River, is ideal for fishing, playground visits, and picnics, while the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail is popular for biking and jogging. Lake Elmore State Park provides camping and boating opportunities, and Copley Country Club offers a nine-hole golf course. Stowe Mountain Resort, 13 miles away, is a destination for skiing and snowboarding, and Bingham Falls, 15 miles away, is a favorite swimming spot.
Morrisville's walkable village features mom-and-pop shops, grocery stores specializing in organic products, and a variety of restaurants. Community events like Green Up Day, Morrisville Live, and Rocktoberfest foster a strong sense of community. State Route 100 connects Morristown to Stowe and Barre, and Green Mountain Transit buses provide service to Stowe. Burlington International Airport is 42 miles away. Morristown experiences nearly 100 inches of snowfall annually, leading to frequent school delays and travel disruptions in winter.
