Land and home values in Vermont
Across Vermont's 14 counties, residential land is about $9.25 per sq ft at the state median ($403,061 an acre). The typical home is worth about $375,000 and a 2-bedroom rents for about $1,500 a month. Largest city: Burlington; capital: Montpelier. Values as of October 12, 2026.
Open on the satellite mapState values
| Land: residential | $9.25 | per sq ft |
| Land: residential | $403,061 | per acre |
| Land: quarter-acre lot | $100,765 | 10,890 sq ft |
| Land: farmland | $4,490 | per acre |
| Home: typical (median) | $375,000 | value |
| Home: entry-level | $253,000 | lower quartile |
| Home: upper-end | $513,000 | upper quartile |
| Build new | $179 | per sq ft, no land |
| Rent: 1-bedroom | $1,220 | per month |
| Rent: 2-bedroom | $1,500 | per month |
| Rent: 3-bedroom | $1,920 | per month |
| Rent: 4-bedroom | $2,150 | per month |
| Gross yield, 2-bed | 4.8% | a year |
Price tiers
| Tier | Tracts | Land $/sq ft | Typical home | Rent 2-bed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top tier | 7 | $23.70 | $708,000 | $2,190 |
| Upper | 13 | $20.50 | $538,000 | $2,260 |
| Mid | 16 | $16.40 | $459,000 | $2,090 |
| Entry | 16 | $11.30 | $380,000 | $1,910 |
| Small town | 20 | $6.03 | $238,000 | $1,360 |
| Rural | 118 | $7.97 | $332,000 | $1,440 |
| Farmland | 3 | $6.56 | $307,000 | $990 |
Tiers rank neighborhoods by home value within each metro area; outside metro areas they follow how built-up the land is. They describe prices only.
Every county
| County | Setting | Land $/sq ft | Per acre | Typical home | Rent 2-bed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chittenden County | Metro core | $17.40 | $757,944 | $512,000 | $2,220 |
| Grand Isle County | Suburban | $16.10 | $701,316 | $402,000 | $1,700 |
| Addison County | Rural | $11.80 | $514,008 | $421,000 | $1,480 |
| Windsor County | Small town | $9.59 | $417,828 | $310,000 | $1,440 |
| Washington County | Small town | $9.25 | $403,061 | $406,000 | $1,560 |
| Franklin County | Suburban | $8.94 | $389,601 | $353,000 | $1,860 |
| Lamoille County | Rural | $8.64 | $376,576 | $375,000 | $1,330 |
| Orleans County | Rural | $6.95 | $302,568 | $259,000 | $1,180 |
| Windham County | Small town | $6.92 | $301,522 | $335,000 | $1,460 |
| Orange County | Small town | $6.70 | $291,634 | $325,000 | $1,360 |
| Caledonia County | Rural | $6.45 | $281,049 | $257,000 | $1,180 |
| Rutland County | Small town | $6.03 | $262,667 | $267,000 | $1,410 |
| Bennington County | Small town | $5.97 | $260,227 | $338,000 | $1,310 |
| Essex County | Rural | $2.21 | $96,485 | $244,000 | $990 |
Questions people ask
How much is land worth in Vermont?
Residential land in Vermont is about $9.25 per square foot, or $403,061 an acre, as of October 2026. A quarter-acre lot (10,890 sq ft) is about $100,765. Smaller lots sell for more per square foot and large tracts for less.
Where is land most expensive in Vermont?
The highest county medians for residential land are Chittenden County ($17.40 per sq ft), Grand Isle County ($16.10 per sq ft), Addison County ($11.80 per sq ft), Windsor County ($9.59 per sq ft).
Where is land cheapest in Vermont?
The lowest county medians are Essex County ($2.21 per sq ft), Bennington County ($5.97 per sq ft), Rutland County ($6.03 per sq ft), Caledonia County ($6.45 per sq ft); farmland and remote acreage are cheaper still.
What is the typical home value in Vermont?
The typical (median) home in Vermont is worth about $375,000, with entry-level homes around $253,000 and upper-end homes around $513,000, as of October 2026.
How much is rent in Vermont?
A 2-bedroom rents for about $1,500 a month in Vermont, a 1-bedroom about $1,220 and a 3-bedroom about $1,920 (gross rent including utilities, HUD Fair Market Rent basis).
How much is farmland per acre in Vermont?
Farmland averages about $4,490 an acre in Vermont (USDA, including buildings), well below residential land.
Is this an appraisal?
No. Indicative values for screening, budgeting and negotiation, not an appraisal. For lending, a tax appeal or legal use, hire a state-licensed or certified appraiser.