Colchester is the perfect place to combine the hustle and bustle of a small city with a suburban feel. With a population of over 17,000, Colchester presents opportunities to be a part of a tight-knit community with great amenities. 

 

Colchester ranks #4 in the Best School Districts in Vermont. Elementary students attend Malletts Bay School, Porters Point School, or Union Memorial School until sixth grade, when they move to Colchester Middle School. The middle school has over 400 students in grades sixth through eighth, with a student-teacher ratio of 11 to 1. Colchester High School has an “A” Niche grade with over 700 total students. One of the most popular colleges for Colchester High School graduates is the University of Vermont, just 15 minutes away from home.

This town is a great place to work or commute from. In Colchester, find job opportunities at Green Mountain Power, Vermont Public, and Saint Michael’s College. Looking for different opportunities? Search in nearby Burlington; with a commute of 15 minutes, you can find careers at the University of Vermont Medical Center, the City of Burlington, or Champlain College.

 

Looking for a good weekend activity to take your mind off of work? Colchester has plentiful offerings, from the Sunset Drive-In Theatre and Spare Time Entertainment to Malletts Bay Campground and Niquette Bay State Park.

 

Love walking or biking? Take a ride on the Colchester Causeway and Burlington Bike Path, an old rail line that connects Colchester to Burlington and the Champlain Islands. You’ll find gorgeous views of Lake Champlain and the Adirondacks as you pedal your way down the path. 

 

In Vermont, a day at the lake is a day well spent. In Colchester, find easy access to the lake at Rossetti Beach or Bayside Park. Enjoy swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding, and more on a bright summer day. Colchester hosts several seasonal events, like a 4th of July Celebration and Summer Concert Series at Bayside Park and other local spots.

 

Finish off a perfect Saturday at a local restaurant. Visit Rozzi’s Lakeshore Tavern, where you can choose from over 30 burgers, some of which are vegetarian. If you’re in the mood for pizza, stop by Three Brothers Pizza and pick up a pie that’s bound to knock your socks off. For date night, make a reservation at The Lighthouse Restaurant, one of the best steakhouses Colchester has to offer.

 

After dinner, pick up a sweet treat at a local creemee stand, like Broadacres Creemee Stand or The Village Scoop.

 

For your grocery needs, easily access Shaw’s or Price Chopper. If you’re looking to buy groceries, toiletries, or other necessities in bulk, visit Costco (which is also a great employment opportunity). 

 

Colchester is under 3 hours and 30 minutes to Boston and slightly over an hour and a half to Montreal, Canada.

 

Join a welcoming, convenient community when you move to Colchester.