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Cost of Living in Caledonia County, VT

Population 30,475 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$920
Median home value$227,900
Median household income$69,970

The median rent in Caledonia County, VT is $920/month, 25% lower than the Vermont median and 35% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $227,900, 31% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $69,970 a year, 14% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 15.8%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $36,800/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 3.3×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $1,152/mo

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Caledonia County vs. Vermont vs. U.S.

Caledonia CountyVermontU.S.
Median rent$920$1,234$1,413
Median home value$227,900$316,600$332,700
Median household income$69,970$81,203$80,734
Homeownership rate79.2%73.2%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher33.2%43.8%35.7%
Poverty rate11.7%10.1%12.5%
Unemployment rate2.2%3.6%5.2%
Work from home15.1%16.9%15.1%
Median age46.043.138.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Caledonia County, VT?

The median gross rent in Caledonia County, VT is $920 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in Caledonia County, VT?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $36,800 a year in gross income.

Is Caledonia County, VT expensive to live in?

Rent there is 35% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 3.3 times the median household income.

Other counties in Vermont

Chittenden County, VTRent $1,646 · Income $96,759Rutland County, VTRent $1,000 · Income $68,616Washington County, VTRent $1,163 · Income $83,449Windsor County, VTRent $1,118 · Income $77,594Franklin County, VTRent $1,180 · Income $81,313Windham County, VTRent $1,056 · Income $72,217

Counties with a similar cost of living

Dawson County, NERent $925 · Income $69,880Cass County, MIRent $916 · Income $70,443Monroe County, WIRent $914 · Income $69,467Schoharie County, NYRent $909 · Income $70,133Clinton County, OHRent $910 · Income $70,407Becker County, MNRent $920 · Income $71,388

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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