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. | Orleans County | 145 |
| 2. | Essex County | 139 |
| 3. | Orange County | 135 |
| 4. | Rutland County | 134 |
| 5. | Addison County | 130 |
| 6. | Franklin County | 126 |
| 7. | Lamoille County | 125 |
| 8. | Caledonia County | 122 |
| 9. | Washington County | 121 |
| 10. | Chittenden County | 117 |
| 11. | Bennington County | 116 |
| 12. | Windsor County | 109 |
| 13. | Windham County | 104 |
| 14. | Grand Isle County | 104 |
