The Wealth Index is based on a number of indicators of affluence including average household income and average net worth, but it also includes the value of material possessions and resources. It represents the wealth of the area relative to the national level. Values above or below 100 represent above-average wealth or below-average wealth compared to the national level.
| County | Wealth Index | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Chittenden County | 111 |
| 2. | Addison County | 97 |
| 3. | Grand Isle County | 93 |
| 4. | Bennington County | 91 |
| 5. | Windsor County | 91 |
| 6. | Lamoille County | 89 |
| 7. | Washington County | 85 |
| 8. | Orange County | 81 |
| 9. | Rutland County | 77 |
| 10. | Franklin County | 73 |
| 11. | Windham County | 70 |
| 12. | Orleans County | 69 |
| 13. | Caledonia County | 62 |
| 14. | Essex County | 52 |
