Yea. I finally moved out of Vermont after 10 years of it hindering my career opportunities. Saw this and thought about moving back for a second, except now I'm a small business instead of an employee, so no dice :(
Personally, I only ever lived in Burlington. There's a lot of "artsy" stuff, as well as a great outdoor scene. A tech scene exists too, but it's pretty small. I guess let me put it this way - for a young person, it's comparatively expensive, the schools are OK at best, and there's not a lot of opportunity. I'd retire there in a heartbeat though.
Rent an AirBnB for a month or two before you decide if it's for you. In the summer, Burlington is one of the nicer places you can find yourself - great weather, you're right there on Lake Champlain, and most of the college kids are gone. That said, the winters are long, dark, and cold...
Having said that, the culture isn't for everyone. I found "real" Vermonters to be fiercely loyal and great neighbours, but were pretty skeptical of outsiders, particularly those who settle in Burlington, Stowe, or Manchester.