Cost of Living in Windham County, Vermont

$1,056/mo

Median Monthly Rent

$265,100

Median Home Value

5% below state averageUnaffordable

At a Glance

Median Monthly Rent

$1,056/mo

5% below state average

Median Home Value

$265,100

6% below national

Rent-to-Income Ratio

29.0%

% of income spent on rent

Rent burden measured as median gross rent as a percentage of renter household income (Census ACS B25071)

Affordability Rating

Unaffordable

Rent over 50% of income

How Windham County Compares

Median monthly rent comparison

Windham County$1,056/mo

Vermont Average$1,117/mo

National Median$1,163/mo

Detailed Housing Stats

$1,056/mo

Median Gross Rent

$265,100

Median Home Value

$1,370/mo

Monthly Owner Cost

29.0%

Rent-to-Income Ratio

Data Story

About Cost of Living in Windham County, Vermont

Windham County stretches household budgets

Windham County residents spend 18.6% of income on rent—the state's highest ratio and above the national affordability standard of roughly 17%. With a median household income of $68,021, which trails the national median by $6,700, renters here face tighter affordability than most Americans.

The state's most strained housing market

Windham County has Vermont's highest rent-to-income ratio at 18.6%, signaling that renters dedicate more of their earnings to housing than peers anywhere else in the state. It's a cautionary tale: even in affordable Vermont, certain pockets demand careful financial planning.

Priced like urban markets, with rural incomes

Windham's $1,056 median rent exceeds the state average by $61 and trails only Washington County's $1,094. Yet with median incomes below state average, Windham residents pay urban-tier rents on smaller paychecks than peers in Washington or Orange counties.

Housing dominates the household budget

Renters spend $1,056 monthly on a $68,021 income, while homeowners carry $1,370 in costs—together representing roughly 19–24% of household earnings, the tightest ratio in Vermont. Residents have limited financial cushion for other priorities or emergencies.

Move carefully; budget tightly

Windham County offers scenic charm and community, but its high rent-to-income ratio means you should move here only if you have secure income or substantial savings. It's better suited to remote workers with six-figure salaries or retirees with fixed assets than to wage-dependent families.

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Your Annual Household Income

Rent Burden

18.6%

of gross income

Max Housing (28% Rule)

$1,587

per month

Owner Cost Burden

24.2%

of gross income

The median home in Windham County may be a stretch

Median home value is $265,100. Estimated monthly cost: $2,116 vs. your max of $1,587.

Rent Affordability Guide

Your rent-to-income ratio18.6%

Recommended max30.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Windham County, Vermont?

Windham County, Vermont has a median monthly rent of $1,056/mo and a median home value of $265,100. The affordability rating is Unaffordable, with rent making up approximately 29.0% of median household income.

What is the median rent in Windham County?

The median gross rent in Windham County is $1,056/mo. This is 5% below state average for Vermont.

Is Windham County affordable?

Windham County is rated Unaffordable based on rent-to-income ratio of 29.0%. Spending over 50% of income on rent is generally considered unaffordable.

How does Windham County's rent compare to the state average?

Windham County's median rent of $1,056/mo is 5% below state average of $1,117/mo for Vermont.

What is the median home value in Windham County?

The median home value in Windham County, Vermont is $265,100. This is 6% below the national median home value of $281,900.