Real Estate Investing in Chittenden County, Vermont

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16 ZIP codes • Population: 167,188

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (60/100)

Mixed — home prices are stretched relative to local incomes. Run the math on your specific situation.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
2.9 / 5 (46/100)

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

⚠️ Risks to Know
CLEAN

No major risk flags on the data we track.

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2.9/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

4.3% 5yr CAGR

3.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability ★★★★★
Avg Home Value $552,172
Avg Monthly Rent $2,043
ZIP Codes 16

Investing in Chittenden County Real Estate

With 167,188 residents across 15 cities, Chittenden County shows subdued fundamentals that keep most passive capital on the sidelines — a region that demands real local knowledge.

Across Chittenden's 16 ZIPs, the investment landscape runs modest: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

Chittenden County's population trends and income levels suggest a region where affordability is strained, constraining how aggressively rents can rise without hurting collections.

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Avg Home Value
$552,172
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,043
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (VT)
★★★☆☆

🎓 Colleges & Universities in Chittenden County

5 Colleges 19,200 Students 300 Off-Campus Renters
B
University of Vermont
4-Year Public · 14,320 students
📍 ~300 students rent off-campus
C+
Champlain College
4-Year Private · 3,328 students
C+
Advanced Welding Institute
Vocational For-Profit · 97 students
C
Saint Michael's College
4-Year Private · 1,370 students
C
O'Briens Aveda Institute
Vocational For-Profit · 85 students

Cities in Chittenden County

ZIP Codes in Chittenden County, VT

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chittenden County

How should investors approach, VT?

A careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management strategy, VT best. The market produces measured results for that approach at the $552K price point.

Is it easy to find good tenants in, VT?

, VT offers a measured renter base at the $2,043/mo rent level. Tenant turnover is reasonable for well-managed properties.

Is VT a landlord-friendly state?

VT ranks as a tenant-protective state for landlord-tenant law. generally follows the statewide framework, so landlords face reasonable operating rules.

Is investability higher in, VT than across VT?

Relative to VT as a whole, ranks broadly in line with. The local 2.9/5 score summarizes the position.

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