Rent Affordability for A Police Officer in Vermont
A typical police officer in Vermont earns about $74,952 a year, which supports approximately $1,874 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. 3 of 8 cities tracked stay within the 30% rule; 5 are rent-burdened on this salary.
| City↕ | Median rent↕ | % of income↑ | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennington, VT | $1,400/mo | 22.4% | affordable |
| Barre, VT | $1,421/mo | 22.8% | affordable |
| Brattleboro, VT | $1,636/mo | 26.2% | affordable |
| Burlington, VT | $2,000/mo | 32% | stretched |
| Hartford, VT | $2,023/mo | 32.4% | stretched |
| Winooski, VT | $2,228/mo | 35.7% | stretched |
| Colchester, VT | $2,267/mo | 36.3% | stretched |
| South Burlington, VT | $2,561/mo | 41% | rent-burdened |