Rent Affordability for A Firefighter in Vermont
A typical firefighter in Vermont earns about $60,926 a year, which supports approximately $1,523 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. 2 of 8 cities tracked stay within the 30% rule; 6 are rent-burdened on this salary.
| City↕ | Median rent↕ | % of income↑ | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennington, VT | $1,333/mo | 26.3% | affordable |
| Barre, VT | $1,416/mo | 27.9% | affordable |
| Brattleboro, VT | $1,778/mo | 35% | stretched |
| Hartford, VT | $1,941/mo | 38.2% | stretched |
| Winooski, VT | $2,181/mo | 43% | rent-burdened |
| Colchester, VT | $2,206/mo | 43.4% | rent-burdened |
| South Burlington, VT | $2,497/mo | 49.2% | rent-burdened |
| Burlington, VT | $2,738/mo | 53.9% | severely rent-burdened |