Most affordable counties to rent in Vermont
Ranked by how much of the typical renter household's income the typical rent takes. Windsor County is the most affordable at 26.5%; Bennington County the least affordable at 38.9%.
| County | Rent-to-income | Median gross rent | Median renter income | Renters paying 30%+ | 2 BR FMR FY2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Windsor County | 26.5% | $1,118 | $50,611 | 42% | $1,558 |
| 2. Addison County | 27.3% | $1,177 | $51,769 | 46% | $1,636 |
| 3. Orleans County | 27.3% | $892 | $39,150 | 43% | $1,363 |
| 4. Washington County | 27.7% | $1,163 | $50,364 | 41% | $1,783 |
| 5. Lamoille County | 27.9% | $1,160 | $49,932 | 45% | $1,535 |
| 6. Windham County | 29.2% | $1,056 | $43,328 | 46% | $1,605 |
| 7. Orange County | 30.0% | $1,173 | $46,865 | 53% | $1,581 |
| 8. Franklin County | 30.6% | $1,180 | $46,281 | 49% | $2,165 |
| 9. Caledonia County | 32.0% | $920 | $34,532 | 48% | $1,327 |
| 10. Rutland County | 32.2% | $1,000 | $37,239 | 50% | $1,541 |
| 11. Chittenden County | 32.9% | $1,646 | $59,998 | 50% | $2,165 |
| 12. Bennington County | 38.9% | $1,109 | $34,190 | 64% | $1,503 |
Rent-to-income = median gross rent × 12 ÷ median household income of renters. Both are medians of different households, so this is an area comparison, not the burden of any one household. 2 of 14 counties are left out because they have fewer than 500 renter households, a Census margin of error is too large (coefficient of variation above 15%) or a figure is not published.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates 2020–2024 and 2015–2019 (tables B25064, B25119, B25070). ± = margin of error at 90% confidence. Dollar figures are not adjusted for inflation. FMR: HUD FY2027.
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