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 | $1,388/mo | 27.3% | affordable |
| Barre, VT | $1,483/mo | 29.2% | affordable |
| Brattleboro, VT | $1,753/mo | 34.5% | stretched |
| Hartford, VT | $1,954/mo | 38.5% | stretched |
| Burlington, VT | $1,990/mo | 39.2% | stretched |
| Winooski, VT | $2,069/mo | 40.8% | rent-burdened |
| Colchester, VT | $2,292/mo | 45.1% | rent-burdened |
| South Burlington, VT | $2,663/mo | 52.5% | severely rent-burdened |