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Chittenden County, VT home prices

Chittenden County, VT: the typical home is worth $515,408 as of 2026-05, up +0.8% over the past year and +226.5% since 2000. Listings run about $314/sq…

Data as of · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

Chittenden County is flat and overvalued — affordable for what people here earn.

Momentum+0.8%Flat
Valuation+29%High bubble risk
Affordability7/10Affordable
Market39 daysBalanced

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1975: $41,932 → 2026: $515,408 (12.3×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$515,4082026-05
1-year+0.8%
5-year+25.9%
10-year+67.1%
Since 2000+226.5%
Population170k2024
Median income$96,1422023 · 5.4× income
Median rent$2,110/mo2026 · 4.9% gross yield
New homes/yr8802024
Price / sq ft$314listings
Days on market392026-06
Active listings3852026-06
Price cuts15%of listings

Market read

At $515,408, homes in Chittenden County sit 36% above the Vermont median ($378,838) and 120% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #1 of 14 Vermont counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+0.8% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 39 days on the market, with 15% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 5.4× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~29% expensive for local incomes and rents.

Renting looks cheaper — buying the typical home runs ~$2,544/mo (P&I, 20% down) vs $2,110/mo to rent.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

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Nearby counties

Lamoille County, VT ($500,076) · Grand Isle County, VT ($459,802) · Washington County, VT ($397,533) · Franklin County, VT ($373,148) · Addison County, VT ($427,961) · Clinton County, NY ($227,122)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Chittenden County, VT?
The typical home in Chittenden County is worth $515,408 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Chittenden County rising or falling?
Prices are up +0.8% over the past year and +226.5% since 2000 — a balanced market.
Is Chittenden County affordable?
At 5.4× the local median income of $96,142, Chittenden County is pricier than the typical US county.
What is the rental yield in Chittenden County?
Median rent is $2,110/mo — a gross rental yield of 4.9% on the typical home.
How fast do homes sell in Chittenden County?
Homes here take a median of 39 days to sell, with 15% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2000$157,836
2001$170,328
2002$187,568
2003$205,699
2004$223,881
2005$253,827
2006$283,515
2007$291,614
2008$288,697
2009$272,196
2010$267,791
2011$279,069
2012$279,102
2013$283,140
2014$293,395
2015$301,844
2016$308,799
2017$316,825
2018$331,905
2019$343,303
2020$355,806
2021$390,654
2022$437,025
2023$479,943
2024$499,988
2025$515,553
2026$517,151