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 | 68 |
| 2. | Windsor County | 74 |
| 3. | Lamoille County | 75 |
| 4. | Grand Isle County | 76 |
| 5. | Windham County | 76 |
| 6. | Washington County | 79 |
| 7. | Bennington County | 79 |
| 8. | Addison County | 84 |
| 9. | Rutland County | 86 |
| 10. | Franklin County | 89 |
| 11. | Caledonia County | 91 |
| 12. | Orange County | 94 |
| 13. | Orleans County | 96 |
| 14. | Essex County | 112 |
