Rent Affordability for A Carpenter in Vermont
A typical carpenter in Vermont earns about $59,112 a year, which supports approximately $1,478 a month in rent under the 30% rule. Below, every tracked Vermont city is ranked by how local rent compares against that affordability ceiling.
As of May 2026. 1 of 8 cities tracked stay within the 30% rule; 7 are rent-burdened on this salary.
| City↕ | Median rent↕ | % of income↑ | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennington, VT | $1,388/mo | 28.2% | affordable |
| Barre, VT | $1,483/mo | 30.1% | stretched |
| Brattleboro, VT | $1,753/mo | 35.6% | stretched |
| Hartford, VT | $1,954/mo | 39.7% | stretched |
| Burlington, VT | $1,990/mo | 40.4% | rent-burdened |
| Winooski, VT | $2,069/mo | 42% | rent-burdened |
| Colchester, VT | $2,292/mo | 46.5% | rent-burdened |
| South Burlington, VT | $2,663/mo | 54.1% | severely rent-burdened |