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. | Essex County | 108 |
| 2. | Orleans County | 94 |
| 3. | Orange County | 89 |
| 4. | Caledonia County | 85 |
| 5. | Addison County | 82 |
| 6. | Franklin County | 80 |
| 7. | Rutland County | 80 |
| 8. | Grand Isle County | 78 |
| 9. | Washington County | 77 |
| 10. | Chittenden County | 75 |
| 11. | Bennington County | 74 |
| 12. | Lamoille County | 73 |
| 13. | Windsor County | 72 |
| 14. | Windham County | 71 |