Rent Affordability for A Real Estate Agent in Vermont
A typical real estate agent in Vermont earns about $63,613 a year, which supports approximately $1,590 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 | 25.1% | affordable |
| Barre, VT | $1,416/mo | 26.7% | affordable |
| Brattleboro, VT | $1,778/mo | 33.5% | stretched |
| Hartford, VT | $1,941/mo | 36.6% | stretched |
| Winooski, VT | $2,181/mo | 41.1% | rent-burdened |
| Colchester, VT | $2,206/mo | 41.6% | rent-burdened |
| South Burlington, VT | $2,497/mo | 47.1% | rent-burdened |
| Burlington, VT | $2,738/mo | 51.6% | severely rent-burdened |