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Vermont’s Young Adults Plan to Leave | Burlington News
Young Vermonters are fleeing in droves—nearly two-thirds plan to leave within five years, chasing affordability and adventure. While most residents still love the state, the exodus among 18-34-year-olds dwarfs other New England states. Governor Phil Scott admits the crisis: rising costs are crushing young workers, worsening labor shortages in key sectors like healthcare and education. Ironically, more educated Vermonters are less likely to pack up—possibly due to higher incomes or age. But as housing and healthcare prices soar faster than wages, even the well-educated feel squeezed. The…
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