RANKING · 2024 ACS · 13 SHOWN OF 13

Most rent-burdened, Vermont cities

Vermont cities ranked by the share of renter households paying 30% or more of income on gross rent (2023 ACS). This list covers the 13 cities in Vermont that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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SAME RANKING BYCounties States Metros ZIP codes

YEAR2010 2024

RANKPLACESTATEPOPRENT-BURDENED HOUSEHOLDSVS 2000

01Bennington, VTVT9,24567.4%–

02Essex Junction, VTVT10,92160.9%–

03Middlebury, VTVT7,22056.0%–

04Burlington, VTVT44,01953.6%–

05Rutland, VTVT15,36350.0%–

06St. Albans, VTVT6,93949.3%–

07St. Johnsbury, VTVT5,85946.5%–

08Winooski, VTVT8,23945.5%–

09Brattleboro, VTVT7,65743.2%–

10Shelburne, VTVT6,49941.9%–

11South Burlington, VTVT21,39441.4%–

12Montpelier, VTVT7,82341.3%–

13Barre, VTVT8,21433.5%–

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UPDATED 2026-06-02 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES