Real Estate Investing in Chittenden, Vermont

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 696 • Rutland County

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Should you buy in Chittenden, VT? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (56/100)

Mixed signals — some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

📈 For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • High vacancy: 24.6% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

5.2% 5yr CAGR

3.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $384,104
Avg Monthly Rent $1,197
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Chittenden Real Estate

With a sizable population across 1 ZIPs, Chittenden shows the kind of sluggish fundamentals that keep most out-of-state capital on the sidelines.

Across Chittenden's 1 ZIPs, fundamentals run soft: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

Market conditions in Chittenden are tepid. Days-on-market has stretched, rent growth has stalled, and the 0.0% 5-year CAGR understates how uneven the underlying ZIPs really are.

Demographics in Chittenden show real pressure — median income of $N/AK is subdued relative to rents, and the 0% renter share includes significant cost-burdened households.

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Best ZIP codes in Rutland, VT

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Avg Home Value
$384,104
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,197
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (VT)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Rutland, VT metro

1/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
60%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Rutland, VT metro
0
Days to pending
8.7%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Chittenden, VT

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chittenden, VT

What is the typical rental rate in Chittenden, VT?

Investors in Chittenden, VT typically see rents near $1,197/mo per month against $384K home values - a solid setup for rental cash flow.

How much does a house cost in Chittenden, VT?

In Chittenden, VT the median home value sits at $384K. Against the broader VT market, that reads as reasonable for most investors.

How strong is Chittenden, VT for real estate investors?

Chittenden, VT scores 3.0/5 for investability. Home values sit at $384K and rents near $1,197/mo, which keeps the rent-to-price ratio in reasonable territory for buy-and-hold investors.

Is Chittenden, VT landlord-friendly?

VT law balanced for landlords, and Chittenden inherits those rules. Investors should still review local ordinances for rental licensing.

What real estate strategy is ideal for Chittenden, VT?

For Chittenden, VT, careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management is the standard investor playbook. The market structure makes it a reasonable default approach.

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