Rutland, Vermont
About Rutland
Rutland is a close-knit town in western Vermont, home to 15,565 residents as of the latest Census estimates. It ranks as the 3rd largest city in Vermont.
Officially, Rutland is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 7.55 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,062 residents per square mile.
📰 Rutland News Today
- Rutland church seeks 'complete justice' in wake of elder’s arrest on sex charges Vermont Public · Aug 18
- Vermont State Fair gets underway Tuesday WCAX · Aug 18
- West Rutland man dies in hit-and-run, vehicle sought – ABC22 & FOX44 MyChamplainValley.com · Aug 17
- West Rutland resident, church elder accused of sending child porn through messenger app WPTZ · Aug 17
- Ex-Rutland City officer faces allegations of violating anti-bias policy, falsifying report vtdigger.org · Jul 23
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Rutland Unique
- One of the 5 largest cities in Vermont (#3 statewide).
- One of 6 places in the US named Rutland — but the Vermont one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in western Vermont, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 15,565.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in Rutland
Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Rutland
- Applebee's — american
- Table 24
- Vermont Tap House — pizza
- China Kitchen — chinese
- Gill's Deli
- Little Haveli (Indian) — indian
- Pizza Hut — pizza
- Roots
- South Station
- Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Norman Rockwell Museum · Museum
- Pine Hill Park · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Rutland
- Baxter Street Park reviews ★
- Center Street Marketplace Park reviews ★
- Depot Park reviews ★
- Hathaway Farm Corn Maze reviews ★
- Justin Thomas Memorial Park reviews ★
- Main Street Park reviews ★
- Northeast Community Garden · Garden reviews ★
- Northwest Community Garden · Garden reviews ★
- Pine Hill Park reviews ★
- Rotary Park reviews ★
- Southeast Community Garden · Garden reviews ★
- Georgetti Park and Hiking Trails reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Rutland
- Northeast Primary School
- Northwest Primary School
- Rutland Intermediate School
- Rutland Middle School
- Rutland Senior High School
- Rutland Town Elementary School
- Stafford Technical Center
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Rutland Regional Medical Center ★★★ (3/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.