Rental Markets in Vermont
DoorBase tracks rental market data across Vermont by ZIP code. This state page is a crawlable index for investors comparing rents, cap-rate estimates, vacancy, demographics, home values, renter share, household income, and employment conditions before drilling into individual ZIP pages.
Vermont Rental Market Overview
The current sample of indexable Vermont ZIP markets shows average median rent of $1,305, average median home value of $414,365, average cap-rate high of 3.1%, average vacancy of 16.5%, renter ratio near 24.4%, and median household income around $81,515. These statewide figures are directional and should be used to compare markets before reviewing a specific ZIP code.
Vermont is not one rental market. Large cities, inner suburbs, commuter towns, college markets, rural counties, resort areas, and industrial corridors can produce very different rent levels and ownership economics. DoorBase keeps the canonical content at the ZIP level so investors can move from a broad state view into the most precise local data available.
Featured Vermont ZIP Markets
| ZIP | City | Rent | Cap Rate | Vacancy | Population |
|---|
| 05401 |
Burlington |
$1,988 |
1.6-3.2% |
3.9% |
31,676 |
| 05452 |
Essex Junction |
$2,108 |
1.4-3% |
1.6% |
22,494 |
| 05403 |
South Burlington |
$2,581 |
3.2-4.8% |
2.9% |
20,385 |
| 05701 |
Rutland |
$1,401 |
2.7-4.3% |
12.1% |
20,142 |
| 05641 |
Barre |
$1,416 |
2.5-4.1% |
4% |
16,969 |
| 05301 |
Brattleboro |
$1,764 |
2.9-4.5% |
10.6% |
16,848 |
| 05446 |
Colchester |
$2,267 |
2.5-4.1% |
11% |
16,361 |
| 05478 |
St Albans |
$1,255 |
1.6-3.2% |
10.5% |
16,016 |
| 05201 |
Bennington |
$1,400 |
2.3-3.9% |
11.2% |
14,966 |
| 05468 |
Milton |
$1,537 |
1.6-3.2% |
4.2% |
13,347 |
| 05602 |
Montpelier |
$1,425 |
1.6-3.2% |
6.1% |
12,491 |
| 05753 |
Middlebury |
$1,550 |
1-2.6% |
15.2% |
11,031 |
| 05495 |
Williston |
$2,706 |
1.7-3.3% |
7.6% |
10,984 |
| 05408 |
Burlington |
$2,548 |
3.4-5% |
2.5% |
10,199 |
| 05001 |
White River Junction |
$1,966 |
2.5-4.1% |
16.2% |
9,747 |
| 05819 |
St Johnsbury |
$902 |
1.4-3% |
8.6% |
9,323 |
| 05156 |
Springfield |
$1,538 |
2-3.6% |
11.8% |
9,028 |
| 05404 |
Winooski |
$2,228 |
2.6-4.2% |
2.8% |
8,198 |
| 05488 |
Swanton |
$1,186 |
1.6-3.2% |
24.7% |
7,896 |
| 05482 |
Shelburne |
$2,025 |
1.3-2.9% |
7.1% |
7,844 |
| 05855 |
Newport |
$866 |
1.4-3% |
15.9% |
7,576 |
| 05663 |
Northfield |
$988 |
1.3-2.9% |
9.2% |
6,766 |
| 05443 |
Bristol |
$1,280 |
1.4-3% |
8.1% |
6,353 |
| 05661 |
Morrisville |
$1,967 |
2.2-3.8% |
8.4% |
6,114 |
| 05851 |
Lyndonville |
$1,123 |
2-3.6% |
8.7% |
5,972 |
| 05733 |
Brandon |
$1,020 |
1.5-3.1% |
25.3% |
5,970 |
| 05491 |
Vergennes |
$1,157 |
1.2-2.8% |
18.5% |
5,750 |
| 05465 |
Jericho |
$1,721 |
1.4-3% |
1.1% |
5,628 |
| 05450 |
Enosburg Falls |
$974 |
1.4-3% |
14.7% |
5,357 |
| 05672 |
Stowe |
$2,275 |
0.8-2.4% |
39.4% |
5,252 |
| 05346 |
Putney |
$851 |
0.9-2.5% |
12.6% |
5,236 |
| 05454 |
Fairfax |
$1,054 |
0.8-2.4% |
4.7% |
5,195 |
| 05143 |
Chester |
$961 |
1.1-2.7% |
29.3% |
4,916 |
| 05676 |
Waterbury |
$1,083 |
0.9-2.5% |
9.6% |
4,894 |
| 05461 |
Hinesburg |
$1,588 |
1.3-2.9% |
2.9% |
4,815 |
| 05089 |
Windsor |
$1,650 |
2.7-4.3% |
11.3% |
4,498 |
| 05477 |
Richmond |
$1,188 |
0.7-2.3% |
9.1% |
4,374 |
| 05743 |
Fair Haven |
$968 |
1.8-3.4% |
21.3% |
4,144 |
| 05101 |
Bellows Falls |
$1,081 |
2.2-3.8% |
16.7% |
4,135 |
| 05255 |
Manchester Center |
$695 |
1.6% |
35.5% |
4,086 |
| 05060 |
Randolph |
$944 |
1.2-2.8% |
11.3% |
4,064 |
| 05250 |
Arlington |
$1,108 |
1.3-2.9% |
25.9% |
3,907 |
| 05445 |
Charlotte |
$1,520 |
0.5-2.1% |
16.4% |
3,905 |
| 05735 |
Castleton |
$1,310 |
2.2-3.8% |
29.2% |
3,632 |
| 05656 |
Johnson |
$964 |
1.2-2.8% |
6.8% |
3,475 |
| 05055 |
Norwich |
$1,337 |
0.4-2% |
10.4% |
3,463 |
| 05489 |
Underhill |
$954 |
0.4-2% |
not available |
3,429 |
| 05091 |
Woodstock |
$1,267 |
0.4-2% |
31.1% |
3,387 |
| 05777 |
West Rutland |
$1,085 |
2.1-3.7% |
8.4% |
3,237 |
| 05033 |
Bradford |
$1,133 |
1.9-3.5% |
10.2% |
3,232 |
| 05476 |
Richford |
$1,172 |
2.5-4.1% |
16.8% |
3,217 |
| 05679 |
Williamstown |
$1,685 |
3.1-4.7% |
7.7% |
3,136 |
| 05464 |
Jeffersonville |
$1,091 |
1.3-2.9% |
23% |
3,125 |
| 05763 |
Pittsford |
$905 |
1.2-2.8% |
13.6% |
3,099 |
| 05764 |
Poultney |
$859 |
1.3-2.9% |
20% |
3,094 |
| 05655 |
Hyde Park |
$1,083 |
1.2-2.8% |
11.8% |
3,016 |
| 05068 |
South Royalton |
$1,129 |
1.4-3% |
21.3% |
2,937 |
| 05257 |
North Bennington |
$1,155 |
1.9-3.5% |
24% |
2,891 |
| 05032 |
Bethel |
$1,287 |
1.7-3.3% |
24.3% |
2,879 |
| 05860 |
Orleans |
$748 |
1.4-3% |
30.8% |
2,859 |
Notable ZIP Markets in This Sample
The highest estimated cap-rate band in this sample tops out at 5.0% in ZIP 05408 (Burlington).
The lowest vacancy in this sample is 1.1% in ZIP 05465 (Jericho).
The highest median rent in this sample is $2,706 in ZIP 05495 (Williston).
The highest median household income in this sample is $140,590 in ZIP 05055 (Norwich).
Rental Markets by City
Burlington
Burlington has 2 ZIP codes in this sample. Median rents range from $1,988 to $2,548. Estimated cap-rate bands reach up to 5.0% at the high end. Vacancy averages 3.2%. See ZIP 05401 for the full market profile.
Essex Junction
Essex Junction has 1 ZIP code in this sample. Sample median rent is $2,108. Estimated cap-rate bands reach up to 3.0% at the high end. Vacancy averages 1.6%. See ZIP 05452 for the full market profile.
South Burlington
South Burlington has 1 ZIP code in this sample. Sample median rent is $2,581. Estimated cap-rate bands reach up to 4.8% at the high end. Vacancy averages 2.9%. See ZIP 05403 for the full market profile.
Rutland
Rutland has 1 ZIP code in this sample. Sample median rent is $1,401. Estimated cap-rate bands reach up to 4.3% at the high end. Vacancy averages 12.1%. See ZIP 05701 for the full market profile.
Barre
Barre has 1 ZIP code in this sample. Sample median rent is $1,416. Estimated cap-rate bands reach up to 4.1% at the high end. Vacancy averages 4.0%. See ZIP 05641 for the full market profile.
Brattleboro
Brattleboro has 1 ZIP code in this sample. Sample median rent is $1,764. Estimated cap-rate bands reach up to 4.5% at the high end. Vacancy averages 10.6%. See ZIP 05301 for the full market profile.
Colchester
Colchester has 1 ZIP code in this sample. Sample median rent is $2,267. Estimated cap-rate bands reach up to 4.1% at the high end. Vacancy averages 11.0%. See ZIP 05446 for the full market profile.
St Albans
St Albans has 1 ZIP code in this sample. Sample median rent is $1,255. Estimated cap-rate bands reach up to 3.2% at the high end. Vacancy averages 10.5%. See ZIP 05478 for the full market profile.
Bennington
Bennington has 1 ZIP code in this sample. Sample median rent is $1,400. Estimated cap-rate bands reach up to 3.9% at the high end. Vacancy averages 11.2%. See ZIP 05201 for the full market profile.
Milton
Milton has 1 ZIP code in this sample. Sample median rent is $1,537. Estimated cap-rate bands reach up to 3.2% at the high end. Vacancy averages 4.2%. See ZIP 05468 for the full market profile.
Montpelier
Montpelier has 1 ZIP code in this sample. Sample median rent is $1,425. Estimated cap-rate bands reach up to 3.2% at the high end. Vacancy averages 6.1%. See ZIP 05602 for the full market profile.
Middlebury
Middlebury has 1 ZIP code in this sample. Sample median rent is $1,550. Estimated cap-rate bands reach up to 2.6% at the high end. Vacancy averages 15.2%. See ZIP 05753 for the full market profile.
How to Use the Vermont Directory
Start with the state page to understand the range of rental markets, then open individual ZIP pages for the numbers that matter most to underwriting. A state average can hide important local differences. One ZIP may have stronger rent growth and lower vacancy while a nearby ZIP has better purchase prices but weaker renter demand.
The most useful investor workflow is to compare rent, cap rate, vacancy, home value, renter ratio, household income, population growth, unemployment, and job growth together. No single number is enough. A high cap-rate estimate can be offset by weak income, high vacancy, or limited tenant demand. A lower cap-rate estimate can still make sense if the market has strong income, job growth, and durable renter demand.
State Coverage and Internal Links
This page links into the canonical ZIP URL structure, such as /rentals/vt/30318, without bringing back city parent pages. That structure keeps DoorBase clean for search engines: state pages organize the directory, ZIP pages hold the canonical data, and future market guides can exist separately as heavier editorial SEO hubs.
DoorBase currently tracks 80 sampled ZIP markets across 79 Vermont cities in this crawlable state summary. The live React page may show a broader interactive directory after JavaScript loads, while this fallback body ensures crawlers receive meaningful text and links immediately.
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