The 25 Most Affordable Small Towns in Vermont

Ranked by home value ÷ income among 72 towns of 500–10,000 people in Vermont. #1 is Hardwick, VT (homes cost 2.0× income).

1. 25Newport, Vermont

   Homes cost 3.3× income

   Newport is a city of 4,455 people in Orleans County, Vermont. The median home is worth $179,400 and the median household earns $54,646, so homes cost 3.3× income (typical Vermont town: 3.6×). Median rent is $850.

   4,455 people · Orleans County · median home $179,400 · income $54,646 · Jan low 4°F · 99 in snow

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2. 24Lyndon, Vermont

   Homes cost 3.3× income

   Lyndon is a town of 5,491 people in Caledonia County, Vermont. The median home is worth $227,000 and the median household earns $68,786, so homes cost 3.3× income (typical Vermont town: 3.6×). Median rent is $1,096.

   5,491 people · Caledonia County · median home $227,000 · income $68,786 · Jan low 4°F · 142 in snow

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3. 23Berlin, Vermont

   Homes cost 3.2× income

   Berlin is a town of 2,849 people in Washington County, Vermont. The median home is worth $273,600 and the median household earns $86,691, so homes cost 3.2× income (typical Vermont town: 3.6×). Median rent is $1,169.

   2,849 people · Washington County · median home $273,600 · income $86,691 · Jan low 7°F · 76 in snow

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4. 22St. Johnsbury, Vermont

   Homes cost 3.2× income

   St. Johnsbury is a community of 5,994 people in Caledonia County, Vermont. The median home is worth $174,500 and the median household earns $53,711, so homes cost 3.2× income (typical Vermont town: 3.6×). Median rent is $912.

   5,994 people · Caledonia County · median home $174,500 · income $53,711 · Jan low 9°F · 87 in snow

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5. 21Barre, Vermont

   Homes cost 3.2× income

   Barre is a city of 8,491 people in Washington County, Vermont. The median home is worth $210,400 and the median household earns $65,625, so homes cost 3.2× income (typical Vermont town: 3.6×). Median rent is $1,093.

   8,491 people · Washington County · median home $210,400 · income $65,625 · Jan low 7°F · 76 in snow

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6. 20Johnson, Vermont

   Homes cost 3.1× income

   Johnson is a town of 3,491 people in Lamoille County, Vermont. The median home is worth $169,400 and the median household earns $55,346, so homes cost 3.1× income (typical Vermont town: 3.6×). Median rent is $948.

   3,491 people · Lamoille County · median home $169,400 · income $55,346 · Jan low 5°F · 139 in snow

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7. 19Shaftsbury, Vermont

   Homes cost 3.1× income

   Shaftsbury is a town of 3,598 people in Bennington County, Vermont. The median home is worth $267,300 and the median household earns $86,071, so homes cost 3.1× income (typical Vermont town: 3.6×). Median rent is $1,079.

   3,598 people · Bennington County · median home $267,300 · income $86,071 · Jan low 13°F · 75 in snow

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8. 18Springfield, Vermont

   Homes cost 3.1× income

   Springfield is a community of 4,189 people in Windsor County, Vermont. The median home is worth $147,200 and the median household earns $46,760, so homes cost 3.1× income (typical Vermont town: 3.6×). Median rent is $818.

   4,189 people · Windsor County · median home $147,200 · income $46,760 · Jan low 9°F · 83 in snow

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9. 17St. Johnsbury, Vermont

   Homes cost 3.1× income

   St. Johnsbury is a town of 7,364 people in Caledonia County, Vermont. The median home is worth $177,700 and the median household earns $57,738, so homes cost 3.1× income (typical Vermont town: 3.6×). Median rent is $914.

   7,364 people · Caledonia County · median home $177,700 · income $57,738 · Jan low 9°F · 87 in snow

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10. 16Weathersfield, Vermont

    Homes cost 3.0× income

    Weathersfield is a town of 2,842 people in Windsor County, Vermont. The median home is worth $252,700 and the median household earns $83,095, so homes cost 3.0× income (typical Vermont town: 3.6×). Median rent is $1,401.

    2,842 people · Windsor County · median home $252,700 · income $83,095 · Jan low 9°F · 83 in snow

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11. 15Barton, Vermont

    Homes cost 3.0× income

    Barton is a town of 2,872 people in Orleans County, Vermont. The median home is worth $201,200 and the median household earns $66,250, so homes cost 3.0× income (typical Vermont town: 3.6×). Median rent is $793.

    2,872 people · Orleans County · median home $201,200 · income $66,250 · Jan low -1°F · 117 in snow

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12. 14Castleton, Vermont

    Homes cost 3.0× income

    Castleton is a town of 4,458 people in Rutland County, Vermont. The median home is worth $224,800 and the median household earns $73,854, so homes cost 3.0× income (typical Vermont town: 3.6×). Median rent is $1,137.

    4,458 people · Rutland County · median home $224,800 · income $73,854 · Jan low 8°F · 76 in snow

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13. 13Rockingham, Vermont

    Homes cost 3.0× income

    Rockingham is a town of 4,832 people in Windham County, Vermont. The median home is worth $210,900 and the median household earns $70,857, so homes cost 3.0× income (typical Vermont town: 3.6×). Median rent is $1,062.

    4,832 people · Windham County · median home $210,900 · income $70,857 · Jan low 13°F · 60 in snow

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14. 12Barre, Vermont

    Homes cost 3.0× income

    Barre is a town of 7,923 people in Washington County, Vermont. The median home is worth $281,400 and the median household earns $93,210, so homes cost 3.0× income (typical Vermont town: 3.6×). Median rent is $1,524.

    7,923 people · Washington County · median home $281,400 · income $93,210 · Jan low 7°F · 76 in snow

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15. 11Fairfax, Vermont

    Homes cost 2.9× income

    Fairfax is a town of 5,014 people in Franklin County, Vermont. The median home is worth $378,200 and the median household earns $128,963, so homes cost 2.9× income (typical Vermont town: 3.6×). Median rent is $1,080.

    5,014 people · Franklin County · median home $378,200 · income $128,963 · Jan low 8°F · 127 in snow

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16. 10Springfield, Vermont

    Homes cost 2.9× income

    

    Springfield is a town of 9,062 people in Windsor County, Vermont. The median home is worth $192,400 and the median household earns $66,571, so homes cost 2.9× income (typical Vermont town: 3.6×). Median rent is $963.

    9,062 people · Windsor County · median home $192,400 · income $66,571 · Jan low 9°F · 83 in snow

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17. 9Fair Haven, Vermont

    Homes cost 2.8× income

    Fair Haven is a town of 2,736 people in Rutland County, Vermont. The median home is worth $176,500 and the median household earns $62,404, so homes cost 2.8× income (typical Vermont town: 3.6×). Median rent is $830.

    2,736 people · Rutland County · median home $176,500 · income $62,404 · Jan low 12°F · 75 in snow

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18. 8Pittsford, Vermont

    Homes cost 2.8× income

    Pittsford is a town of 2,862 people in Rutland County, Vermont. The median home is worth $197,000 and the median household earns $69,705, so homes cost 2.8× income (typical Vermont town: 3.6×). Median rent is $781.

    2,862 people · Rutland County · median home $197,000 · income $69,705 · Jan low 8°F · 83 in snow

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19. 7Poultney, Vermont

    Homes cost 2.8× income

    

    Poultney is a town of 3,020 people in Rutland County, Vermont. The median home is worth $206,200 and the median household earns $72,617, so homes cost 2.8× income (typical Vermont town: 3.6×). Median rent is $913.

    3,020 people · Rutland County · median home $206,200 · income $72,617 · Jan low 12°F · 78 in snow

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20. 6Derby, Vermont

    Homes cost 2.8× income

    Derby is a town of 4,579 people in Orleans County, Vermont. The median home is worth $225,000 and the median household earns $80,250, so homes cost 2.8× income (typical Vermont town: 3.6×). Median rent is $1,096.

    4,579 people · Orleans County · median home $225,000 · income $80,250 · Jan low 4°F · 99 in snow

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21. 5Royalton, Vermont

    Homes cost 2.5× income

    Royalton is a town of 2,750 people in Windsor County, Vermont. The median home is worth $263,200 and the median household earns $103,938, so homes cost 2.5× income (typical Vermont town: 3.6×). Median rent is $1,040.

    2,750 people · Windsor County · median home $263,200 · income $103,938 · Jan low 9°F · 81 in snow

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22. 4Williamstown, Vermont

    Homes cost 2.5× income

    Williamstown is a town of 3,515 people in Orange County, Vermont. The median home is worth $234,900 and the median household earns $94,418, so homes cost 2.5× income (typical Vermont town: 3.6×). Median rent is $1,659.

    3,515 people · Orange County · median home $234,900 · income $94,418 · Jan low 7°F · 76 in snow

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23. 3Bradford, Vermont

    Homes cost 2.4× income

    

    Bradford is a town of 2,790 people in Orange County, Vermont. The median home is worth $258,600 and the median household earns $108,162, so homes cost 2.4× income (typical Vermont town: 3.6×). Median rent is $1,221.

    2,790 people · Orange County · median home $258,600 · income $108,162 · Jan low 4°F · 66 in snow

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24. 2Hyde Park, Vermont

    Homes cost 2.4× income

    Hyde Park is a town of 3,020 people in Lamoille County, Vermont. The median home is worth $198,400 and the median household earns $84,375, so homes cost 2.4× income (typical Vermont town: 3.6×). Median rent is $1,007.

    3,020 people · Lamoille County · median home $198,400 · income $84,375 · Jan low 5°F · 158 in snow

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25. 1Hardwick, Vermont

    Homes cost 2.0× income

    

    Hardwick is a town of 2,920 people in Caledonia County, Vermont. The median home is worth $184,700 and the median household earns $92,297, so homes cost 2.0× income (typical Vermont town: 3.6×). Median rent is $875.

    2,920 people · Caledonia County · median home $184,700 · income $92,297 · Jan low 5°F · 119 in snow

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