Vermont Gazetteer
The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
| County | Housing Affordability Index | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Chittenden County | 76 |
| 2. | Windsor County | 82 |
| 3. | Washington County | 83 |
| 4. | Grand Isle County | 83 |
| 5. | Lamoille County | 85 |
| 6. | Windham County | 85 |
| 7. | Bennington County | 87 |
| 8. | Addison County | 91 |
| 9. | Franklin County | 94 |
| 10. | Caledonia County | 99 |
| 11. | Rutland County | 104 |
| 12. | Orleans County | 108 |
| 13. | Orange County | 110 |
| 14. | Essex County | 118 |
