Addison County

VT · Pop. 132,965 · Mixed County

4Homestead Score

Addison County is a mixed county in VT with a population of approximately 132,965.

$/Acre: $9,466

Property Tax: 1.9%

Growing Season: 140 days

Broadband: 50%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 307.1/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.9%

Local Sales Tax1.52%

Combined Sales Tax7.52%

Cost of Living Index103.6

Median Household Income$91,063

Poverty Rate11.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$9,466

Median Home Price$581K

Acres for Sale3770

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season140 days

Annual Rainfall39.8 inches

Avg Summer High79°F

Avg Winter Low9°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation4,021 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado1/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)267 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K275

Property Crime /100K313

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response45 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital50.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage50%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City63 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby58%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.8%

Ag EconomyWeak