Living in Chittenden County, Vermont

Chittenden County is a county in Vermont with a population of around 161,382, part of the Burlington-South Burlington, VT MSA metro area. The main communities are Colchester, Underhill, St. George.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $2,182/month, above the national average, with a median home price of around $497K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 1.3%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings freezing winters (highs around 30°F) and cool summers (highs around 73°F). Mountains are less than 1 hour away. The area has earthquake risk worth factoring into home insurance decisions.

Demographics

Chittenden County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 37 and a highly educated workforce (51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Democratic.