Can A Bus Driver Afford Rent in Hartford, VT?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 46.6% of gross income.
Hartford rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Vermont state estimate).
About rent and a bus driver salary
Transit bus driver pay sits near the US median household income, with municipal and unionized routes often paying more. At the national-average bus driver salary, the 30% rule supports about $1,296 a month in rent.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Vermont cities have lower median rent than Hartford, which improves the affordability math on a bus driver salary:
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View full rent data for Hartford, VT →Frequently asked questions
Can a bus driver afford rent in Hartford, VT?
Median rent in Hartford is $1,954 a month. A typical bus driver in Vermont earns about $50,265 a year, which makes that rent 46.6% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.
How much rent can a bus driver afford in Hartford?
Using the 30% rule, a bus driver salary in Vermont (~$50,265/yr) supports up to $1,257 a month in rent. Hartford's current median rent is $1,954/mo, which is $697/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a bus driver work to cover rent in Hartford?
At an hourly equivalent of about $24 an hour, a bus driver in Vermont works roughly 80.9 hours a month to cover Hartford's median rent of $1,954.
Where is rent cheaper than Hartford for a bus driver?
Nearby Vermont cities with lower median rent include Brattleboro ($1,892/mo), Brattleboro ($1,875/mo), Brattleboro ($1,753/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a bus driver salary.