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 | $1,333/mo | 21.3% | affordable |
| Barre, VT | $1,416/mo | 22.7% | affordable |
| Brattleboro, VT | $1,778/mo | 28.5% | affordable |
| Hartford, VT | $1,941/mo | 31.1% | stretched |
| Winooski, VT | $2,181/mo | 34.9% | stretched |
| Colchester, VT | $2,206/mo | 35.3% | stretched |
| South Burlington, VT | $2,497/mo | 40% | stretched |
| Burlington, VT | $2,738/mo | 43.8% | rent-burdened |