Vermont Cost of Living
Housing costs and affordability data for 14 counties.
Average Monthly Rent
$1,117/mo
Average Home Value
$273,021
Average Owner Cost
$1,353/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
$1,117/mo
Owner cost
$1,353/mo
Avg score
19.0
Higher means lower cost pressure
Atlas layers use U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019-2023 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 median rent in Vermont is $1,117 per month, which is 4% below the national median of $1,163. That is useful statewide context, but rent burden still depends on local income, household size, commute, and the county a household chooses.
Within Vermont, housing costs vary significantly by county. Chittenden County has the highest median rent in this dataset at $1,590 per month and a median home value of $404,500. Orleans County has the lowest reported median rent at $897 per month and a median home value of $213,300.
The average home value across Vermont counties is $273,021, 3% lower than the national median of $281,900. Median household income is roughly $75,043, so home values should be read alongside local wages, financing costs, taxes, insurance, and supply.
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 | Expensive$1,590/mo | $404,500 | $1,839/mo | 4.6 | 31.0% |
| Grand Isle County | Moderate$1,436/mo | $363,500 | $1,597/mo | 7.5 | 28.0% |
| Addison County | Moderate$1,201/mo | $333,700 | $1,485/mo | 12.2 | 28.0% |
| Franklin County | Moderate$1,164/mo | $285,500 | $1,525/mo | 12.7 | 30.0% |
| Orange County | Moderate$1,145/mo | $251,000 | $1,279/mo | 16.4 | 30.0% |
| Lamoille County | Moderate$1,123/mo | $285,200 | $1,394/mo | 15.3 | 28.0% |
| Washington County | Moderate$1,094/mo | $293,900 | $1,470/mo | 15.2 | 28.0% |
| Windsor County | Moderate$1,089/mo | $267,400 | $1,285/mo | 17.9 | 27.0% |
| Bennington County | Moderate$1,063/mo | $257,400 | $1,277/mo | 19.0 | 35.0% |
| Windham County | Moderate$1,056/mo | $265,100 | $1,370/mo | 18.0 | 29.0% |
| Rutland County | Affordable$965/mo | $218,400 | $1,217/mo | 25.1 | 30.0% |
| Essex County | Affordable$915/mo | $167,500 | $938/mo | 38.0 | 28.0% |
| Caledonia County | Affordable$904/mo | $215,900 | $1,123/mo | 31.7 | 29.0% |
| Orleans County | Affordable$897/mo | $213,300 | $1,140/mo | 31.9 | 29.0% |
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