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Data from November 2026
The counties of Vermont
Vermont has 14 counties. The most populous is Chittenden County (169,758 people); the most expensive homes are in Chittenden County ($439,200) and the least expensive in Essex County ($172,500). Each has its own page with prices, limits and help nearby.
Key numbers in Vermont
- Counties
- 14
- each with its own page
- People
- 647,106
- Census, Average 2020–2024
- Typical home
- $316,600
- median value in Vermont
Map and extremes
Where it costs more and less in Vermont
Typical home value by county
- Under $227,900
- $227,900–$279,600
- $279,600–$304,700
- $304,700–$361,200
- $361,200 or more
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People
- Highest
- 169,758
- Chittenden County
- Lowest
- 5,982
- Essex County
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Typical home
- Highest
- $439,200
- Chittenden County
- Lowest
- $172,500
- Essex County
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Typical rent
- Highest
- $1,646
- Chittenden County
- Lowest
- $827
- Essex County
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FHA limit
- Highest
- $575,000
- Chittenden County
- Lowest
- $541,287
- Windsor County
The full list
Every county in Vermont
Type a name to filter or tap a column to sort. Each county links to its page.
| Chittenden County | 169,758 | $439,200 | $1,646 | $96,759 | $575,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rutland County | 60,425 | $229,400 | $1,000 | $68,616 | $541,287 |
| Washington County | 60,017 | $315,000 | $1,163 | $83,449 | $541,287 |
| Windsor County | 57,990 | $296,400 | $1,118 | $77,594 | $541,287 |
| Franklin County | 50,638 | $306,700 | $1,180 | $81,313 | $575,000 |
| Windham County | 45,923 | $279,600 | $1,056 | $72,217 | $541,287 |
| Addison County | 37,664 | $361,200 | $1,177 | $89,639 | $541,287 |
| Bennington County | 37,269 | $279,900 | $1,109 | $73,325 | $541,287 |
| Caledonia County | 30,475 | $227,900 | $920 | $69,970 | $541,287 |
| Orange County | 29,761 | $271,300 | $1,173 | $82,232 | $541,287 |
| Orleans County | 27,606 | $223,400 | $892 | $70,103 | $541,287 |
| Lamoille County | 26,148 | $304,700 | $1,160 | $74,908 | $541,287 |
| Grand Isle County | 7,450 | $394,100 | $1,425 | $97,396 | $575,000 |
| Essex County | 5,982 | $172,500 | $827 | $59,294 | $541,287 |
- Chittenden $439,200$575,000
- Rutland $229,400$541,287
- Washington $315,000$541,287
- Windsor $296,400$541,287
- Franklin $306,700$575,000
- Windham $279,600$541,287
- Addison $361,200$541,287
- Bennington $279,900$541,287
- Caledonia $227,900$541,287
- Orange $271,300$541,287
- Orleans $223,400$541,287
- Lamoille $304,700$541,287
- Grand Isle $394,100$575,000
- Essex $172,500$541,287
Census medians; FHA limit for one unit. · American Community Survey · Average 2020–2024 · FHA mortgage limits · 2026 data Source: American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates Average 2020–2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (external site)
Frequently asked questions
How many counties does Vermont have?
Vermont has 14 counties. The most populous is Chittenden County (169,758 people) and the least populous Essex County (5,982), per the Census (Average 2020–2024).
Which county in Vermont has the most expensive homes?
By typical value (Average 2020–2024, Census), the most expensive is Chittenden County ($439,200) and the least expensive Essex County ($172,500).
Where is rent highest in Vermont?
The highest typical rent is in Chittenden County ($1,646 a month) and the lowest in Essex County ($827), per the Census (Average 2020–2024).
Which county in Vermont has the highest FHA limit?
In 2026 data, the highest FHA limit for one unit is in Chittenden County ($575,000). 11 counties are at the lowest, $541,287.