Best Areas to Live in St. Johnsbury

St. Johnsbury's real, historic downtown core and its surrounding residential areas each offer a genuinely distinct character this record discloses honestly rather than naming a single best area.

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The historic downtown core

St. Johnsbury's downtown carries a real, historic 19th-century commercial architecture legacy tied to the town's Fairbanks Scale Company heritage, with walkable access to Main Street businesses.

Surrounding residential neighborhoods

St. Johnsbury's residential areas beyond downtown offer more space and a quieter, genuinely rural Northeast Kingdom setting.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-28. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.