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Vermont Housing Affordability Index

Daily affordability score for Vermont compared to the national average. Updated every night using live mortgage rates and U.S. Census Bureau income and home value data.

Live Score
Vermont
92.5
Near National Average
MBR-HAI • May 26, 2026
0 vs. prior day
National Average
100.0
Near National Average
MBR-HAI • May 26, 2026
0 vs. prior day
National Rank #36 of 51 states
vs. National Average -7.5 points
30-yr Rate Used 6.453%
Median Home Value $316,600
Median Household Income $81,203

Vermont Affordability Ranking

#36 of 51 states · May 26, 2026 Less affordable than average
Most Affordable Least Affordable
More affordable than: 15 of 51 states (29%)
Less affordable than: 35 of 51 states (69%)
MBR-HAI Score: 92.5 vs. national 100.0 (-7.5 points)
Nearby States
↑ 33 more affordable states above
#34 MT 94.6
#35 FL 94.2
#36 Vermont ◀ 92.5
#37 UT 92.4
#38 MD 91.6
↓ 13 less affordable states below
Top 5 Most Affordable
#1 WV 148.1
#2 AR 139.9
#3 AL 137.2
#4 MS 134.6
#5 IA 130.5
Bottom 5 Least Affordable
#47 OR 79.7
#48 DC 78.7
#49 MA 77.8
#50 HI 70.7
#51 CA 68.4

View full 51-state rankings →

Vermont MBR-HAI · 90-Day Trend

Vermont
National Average

Dashed line = national average. Amber dashed line = 100 baseline. Score updates each morning after the nightly rate aggregation run.

Key Affordability Factors · Vermont

$316,600
Median Home Value
U.S. median: varies by state
$81,203
Median Household Income
U.S. median: $80,734
3.9x
Price-to-Income Ratio
Home value ÷ income
$1,438/mo
Median Owner Costs
21.3% of income annually
$5,007/yr
Median Property Tax
1.58% effective rate
76.3%
Homeownership Rate
U.S. average: 65.7%
28.5%
Owner Cost Burden
% spending 30%+ of income on housing
6.453%
30-yr Mortgage Rate
State average • May 26, 2026

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey and Current Population Survey. Mortgage rate from MBR live rate database.

How Vermont Ranks Among All States

#36
of 51 states
Least Affordable Most Affordable
Vermont is more affordable than 30% of U.S. states, Near National Average
92.5
MBR-HAI Score
Rank State MBR-HAI Score Affordability
▲ See top 32 states →
33 Arizona 95.0 Near National Average
34 Montana 94.6 Near National Average
35 Florida 94.2 Near National Average
36 Vermont You are here 92.5 Near National Average
37 Utah 92.4 Near National Average
38 Maryland 91.6 Near National Average
39 Connecticut 89.8 Moderately Less Affordable
▼ See all 51 state rankings →

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Vermont History (CSV)
Daily score vs. national • all dates
date,state,hai_score,national_score,rate_used
2026-05-26,VT,92.5,100.0,6.453
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Cite the Vermont MBR-HAI
Editorial / press citation
“MonitorBankRates (MBR) Housing Affordability Index, MonitorBankRates.com, May 26, 2026. Vermont score: 92.5 (Near National Average), ranked #36 of 51 states. Methodology: monitorbankrates.com/housing-affordability-index-methodology”
APA 7th edition (academic)
Monitor Bank Rates LLC. (2026, May 26). MonitorBankRates (MBR) Housing Affordability Index: Vermont [Data set]. https://www.monitorbankrates.com/housing-affordability-index/vermont/

Press & Citation Resources · Vermont

Ready-to-publish sentences using today's Vermont data, an email template you can send to clients, and direct contact for press inquiries or custom data requests.

Ready-to-Publish Sentences

Each sentence updates daily with the live Vermont score. Free for editorial use with attribution to MonitorBankRates.

News Lead · AP-style, factual

In Vermont, the MonitorBankRates (MBR) Housing Affordability Index stood at 92.5 on May 26, 2026, ranking #36 of 51 U.S. states for homeownership affordability and indicating near national average conditions relative to the national baseline. The state-level reading combines Vermont's 30-year mortgage rate average of 6.453% with U.S. Census Bureau housing values, household income, property taxes, and cost burden data.

Analyst Quote · with voice, attributable

“Vermont's MonitorBankRates (MBR) Housing Affordability Index score of 92.5 places it #36 of 51 nationwide. Below the 100 baseline, that means buyer purchasing power in Vermont is weaker than the long-run national average computed at a 6.5% mortgage rate. The state's 30-year average is currently 6.453%, and the index lags the national average.”

Brian McKay, MonitorBankRates

Social Media · concise, share-friendly

🏠 MonitorBankRates (MBR) Housing Affordability Index. Vermont: 92.5 (Near National Average), rank #36 of 51 states. 30-yr mortgage avg: 6.45%. National baseline = 100. Updated daily · via @MonitorBankRates → https://www.monitorbankrates.com/housing-affordability-index/vermont/

Casual / Blog · conversational

Housing affordability in Vermont is currently sitting at 92.5 on the MonitorBankRates (MBR) Housing Affordability Index, ranking it #36 of 51 U.S. states. With 100 representing the long-term national baseline at a 6.5% reference rate, Vermont's 30-year mortgage rate of 6.45% reflects near national average conditions for local buyers. The state lags the national average as a whole.

Mortgage Broker Email Template

Pre-written client update for Vermont homebuyers. Personalize the bracketed fields and send.

SubjectHousing affordability snapshot for Vermont: what it means for your search
Hi [Client Name], Wanted to share a quick affordability snapshot for Vermont from the MonitorBankRates (MBR) Housing Affordability Index, a daily-updated composite that tracks how affordable U.S. homeownership is right now. Vermont's current reading: 92.5 (Near National Average), rank #36 of 51 states National reading: 100.030-year mortgage rate average in Vermont: 6.453% The index baseline of 100 represents long-run typical conditions at a 6.5% reference rate. Vermont currently lags the national average. For full state context (including the 90-day trend, key affordability factors, and how Vermont compares to neighboring states) see: https://www.monitorbankrates.com/housing-affordability-index/vermont/ Always happy to discuss what this means for your specific situation. Best, [Your Name]

For Press & Researchers

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