Chittenden County, VT at a glance
Median household income
$96,759$8,063 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Chittenden County, VT?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
How much is rent in Chittenden County, VT? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Burlington-South Burlington, VT MSA, with the income each one takes if rent stays under 30% of it.
| Unit Size | Monthly Rent | Annual Rent | 30% Rule Min. Income | % of Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $1,497 | $17,964 | $59,880 | 18.6% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $1,651 | $19,812 | $66,040 | 20.5% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $2,140 | $25,680 | $85,600 | 26.5% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $2,745 | $32,940 | $109,800 | 34% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $2,833 | $33,996 | $113,320 | 35.1% |
Rent in Chittenden County, VT, with the wage each unit needs →
What a typical income covers in Chittenden County, VT
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $96,759 a year ($8,063 a month before tax).
What $96,759 leaves after Vermont taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Vermont tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
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Living in Chittenden County, VT: common questions
What is the median household income in Chittenden County, VT?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Chittenden County, VT is $96,759 per year (approximately $8,063 per month).
What is the average rent in Chittenden County, VT?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $1,497 for a studio, $1,651 for one bedroom, $2,140 for two, $2,745 for three and $2,833 for four, utilities included.
It is not an average of listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so a new lease on a nicer place will usually cost more.
Is Chittenden County, VT expensive to live in?
Prices there run 0.9% above the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for the metro area is 100.9, where the U.S. is 100. Rent moves the number most: housing is where places differ, while goods cost about the same everywhere.
How much do you need to earn to comfortably afford rent in Chittenden County, VT?
To keep a $2,140 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $85,600 a year, or $7,133 a month. That is 88% of what the typical household in Chittenden County, VT earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Chittenden County, VT?
On the local median income of $96,759 ($8,063 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $4,032 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $2,419 for everything else and $1,613 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $2,140 takes 53% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Chittenden County, VT?
Homes in Vermont paid 24.4¢ per kWh on average (EIA). At 900 kWh a month, a typical use, that is about $220. Your bill depends mostly on heating and cooling.