Cost of homeownership in Vermont
State averages from Census ACS, energy costs from DOE EIA, and appreciation from FHFA. County-level detail is below.
Home price trend
FHFA House Price Index, quarterly.
Most expensive counties
- 1.Chittenden County$378,300
- 2.Grand Isle County$339,600
- 3.Addison County$311,200
- 4.Washington County$278,000
- 5.Lamoille County$270,700
- 6.Franklin County$263,200
- 7.Windham County$250,000
- 8.Windsor County$249,700
- 9.Bennington County$243,000
- 10.Orange County$231,000
Most affordable counties
- 1.Bennington County18.8%
- 2.Caledonia County18.8%
- 3.Addison County18.9%
- 4.Rutland County19.2%
- 5.Orange County19.2%
- 6.Essex County19.2%
- 7.Chittenden County19.4%
- 8.Orleans County19.4%
- 9.Windsor County19.6%
- 10.Washington County19.8%
DOE EIA residential average.
Residential baseline.
IRS SOI, state-level avg.
All counties in Vermont
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to own a home in Vermont?
Based on Census ACS, the state average home value in Vermont is $254,557, with median annual property tax around $4,543. Your actual cost depends on county and property.
What is the property tax in Vermont?
Property tax rates vary by county. Vermont's state average sits at roughly $4,543 per year on a median home. See county-level pages for local rates.
How fast are home prices appreciating in Vermont?
FHFA House Price Index data shows Vermont appreciating 3.6% over the last year and 59.9% over the last five years.
Is homeownership high in Vermont?
Vermont's homeownership rate is 76.8% (Census ACS). The share of owner-occupied units varies widely across counties.