Rutland County, Vermont Housing Market
In Rutland County, Vermont, the median home value is $229,400, with a median monthly rent of $1,000. This places Rutland County at #1087 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #11 within Vermont.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $1,185
- Establishments: 2,574
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 87
- Multi-family: 2
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 28,278 (avg $71,629)
- Outflow: 26,578 (avg $70,412)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 7 active ZIP codes in Rutland County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 05743 | 324.3 | +7.45% | 2025 |
| 2 | 05764 | 249.2 | -19.84% | 2025 |
| 3 | 05765 | 295.3 | +18.05% | 2025 |
| 4 | 05763 | 211.4 | — | 2024 |
| 5 | 05701 | 252.2 | +1.16% | 2025 |
| 6 | 05735 | 287.7 | +26.90% | 2024 |
| 7 | 05751 | 261.9 | +39.18% | 2022 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Rutland County | Vermont Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $229,400 | $292,950 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,000 | $1,131 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 75.1% | 77.1% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 19.1 | 21.4 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Rutland County is 21.7% below the Vermont state average and 0.7% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,000/month is 11.6% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 19.1, the buy-vs-rent decision in Rutland County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
Rutland County has an owner-occupancy rate of 75.1%, compared to 77.1% in Vermont and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more homeowner-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simpson County | Kentucky | $229,400 | $1,012 |
| Bourbon County | Kentucky | $229,300 | $822 |
| Jefferson County | Tennessee | $229,300 | $904 |
| Harrison County | Indiana | $229,600 | $836 |
| Baltimore city | Maryland | $229,600 | $1,331 |
Other Counties in Vermont
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caledonia County | $227,900 | $920 | 79.2% |
| Orleans County | $223,400 | $892 | 79.7% |
| Orange County | $271,300 | $1,173 | 83.2% |
| Windham County | $279,600 | $1,056 | 73.9% |
| Bennington County | $279,900 | $1,109 | 73.7% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).