Vermont Cost of Living
Housing costs and affordability data for 14 counties.
Average Monthly Rent
$1,132/mo
Average Home Value
$292,950
Average Owner Cost
$1,370/mo
County cost atlas
Vermont housing costs by county
Compare rent, entry-price context, owner costs, and cost score in one state view. Pin a county, switch layers, then open the full county profile when a place needs closer review.
Counties
14
Avg rent
$1,132/mo
Owner cost
$1,370/mo
Avg score
20.7
Higher means lower cost pressure
Atlas layers use U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates. Rent, owner cost, and home value are county medians. Cost score rewards lower rent and lower owner costs, but affordability still depends on income, household size, commute, debt, and personal finances. Use this as decision context, not personalized financial advice.
State Cost Summary
Use these state averages as a starting point, then scan the atlas and rankings for the county-level spread behind them.
Housing Costs in Vermont: An Overview
The unweighted mean of county median rents in Vermont is $1,132 per month, which is 20% below the national ACS median of $1,413. This gives every county equal weight and is not an official statewide median.
Within Vermont, housing costs vary significantly by county. Chittenden County has the highest median rent in this dataset at $1,646 per month and a median home value of $439,200. Essex County has the lowest reported median rent at $827 per month and a median home value of $172,500.
The unweighted mean of county median home values in Vermont is $292,950, 12% lower than the national ACS median of $332,700. The unweighted mean of county median household incomes is $78,344; neither figure is a household-weighted statewide estimate.
Before comparing places in Vermont, start with the county-level pattern. Costs can swing dramatically between rural and urban counties. Use the atlas, rankings, and county links below to compare rent, home values, owner costs, and rent burden before opening a specific county profile.
Distribution
Rent Distribution in Vermont
How median rents are spread across 14 counties
Highest Median Rent Counties
Lowest Median Rent Counties
All Vermont Counties
Sorted by median rent, highest first. A higher cost score means lower rent and owner cost pressure within the national scoring model.
| County | Median Rent | Home Value | Owner Cost | Cost Score | Rent/Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chittenden County | Over $1,500$1,646/mo | $439,200 | $1,826/mo | 4.9 | 30.2% |
| Grand Isle County | $1,000–$1,500$1,425/mo | $394,100 | $1,618/mo | 8.7 | 27.8% |
| Franklin County | $1,000–$1,500$1,180/mo | $306,700 | $1,529/mo | 13.8 | 29.6% |
| Addison County | $1,000–$1,500$1,177/mo | $361,200 | $1,475/mo | 14.4 | 27.8% |
| Orange County | $1,000–$1,500$1,173/mo | $271,300 | $1,322/mo | 17.0 | 31.1% |
| Washington County | $1,000–$1,500$1,163/mo | $315,000 | $1,460/mo | 15.1 | 26.9% |
| Lamoille County | $1,000–$1,500$1,160/mo | $304,700 | $1,438/mo | 15.4 | 28.5% |
| Windsor County | $1,000–$1,500$1,118/mo | $296,400 | $1,355/mo | 17.9 | 26.8% |
| Bennington County | $1,000–$1,500$1,109/mo | $279,900 | $1,330/mo | 18.8 | 37.8% |
| Windham County | $1,000–$1,500$1,056/mo | $279,600 | $1,377/mo | 20.0 | 28.8% |
| Rutland County | $1,000–$1,500$1,000/mo | $229,400 | $1,209/mo | 25.6 | 30.1% |
| Caledonia County | Under $1,000$920/mo | $227,900 | $1,145/mo | 32.8 | 29.0% |
| Orleans County | Under $1,000$892/mo | $223,400 | $1,169/mo | 34.4 | 27.6% |
| Essex County | Under $1,000$827/mo | $172,500 | $932/mo | 50.7 | 29.6% |
Compare Vermont to Other States
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