Chittenden County

VT · Pop. 95,669 · Mixed County

4Homestead Score

Chittenden County is a mixed county in VT with a population of approximately 95,669.

$/Acre: $6,897

Property Tax: 1.9%

Growing Season: 129 days

Broadband: 39%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 139.3/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.9%

Local Sales Tax1.67%

Combined Sales Tax7.67%

Cost of Living Index105.9

Median Household Income$49,236

Poverty Rate12.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,897

Median Home Price$539K

Acres for Sale4148

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season129 days

Annual Rainfall39.2 inches

Avg Summer High79°F

Avg Winter Low13°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation3,378 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)101 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)3.6

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K292

Property Crime /100K189

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response36 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital57.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage39%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City55 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby18%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.7%

Ag EconomyWeak