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Vermont property tax: Census indicators
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey reports median yearly real estate taxes of $5,039 and median home value of $316,600 for owner-occupied homes in Vermont. Their ratio is 1.59 %, 69 % above the national ratio.
Historical Census medians in Vermont
| Owner-occupied housing measure | 2020-2024 ACS |
|---|---|
| Median yearly real estate taxes paid | $5,039 |
| Median home value | $316,600 |
| Ratio of the two medians | 1.59 % |
This table describes survey respondents, not tax on a purchase price. Use an assessor-confirmed yearly bill or estimate in the rental property calculator or cap rate calculator.
Vermont Census property tax indicators by county
14 counties, highest ratio first. Highest: Windsor County (1.84 %). Lowest: Grand Isle County (1.32 %).
| County | Census ratio | Median tax | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor County | 1.84 % | $5,458 | $296,400 |
| Rutland County | 1.81 % | $4,154 | $229,400 |
| Windham County | 1.81 % | $5,062 | $279,600 |
| Caledonia County | 1.76 % | $4,022 | $227,900 |
| Essex County | 1.76 % | $3,035 | $172,500 |
| Washington County | 1.75 % | $5,498 | $315,000 |
| Orange County | 1.66 % | $4,516 | $271,300 |
| Orleans County | 1.65 % | $3,692 | $223,400 |
| Bennington County | 1.64 % | $4,580 | $279,900 |
| Addison County | 1.58 % | $5,690 | $361,200 |
| Lamoille County | 1.57 % | $4,785 | $304,700 |
| Chittenden County | 1.51 % | $6,617 | $439,200 |
| Franklin County | 1.41 % | $4,332 | $306,700 |
| Grand Isle County | 1.32 % | $5,195 | $394,100 |
Questions
What does the Vermont Census property tax indicator mean?
It is 1.59 %: median yearly real estate taxes ($5,039) divided by median home value ($316,600) for owner-occupied homes in the 2020-2024 ACS. It is 69 % above the national ratio and ranks 5th among the 50 states and DC. It is not a current tax rate.
Which county in Vermont has the highest Census ratio?
Windsor County, at 1.84 % (median bill $5,458). The lowest is Grand Isle County, at 1.32 %. These are ratios of survey medians, not applicable county tax rates.
Can this predict tax on a $300,000 rental in Vermont?
No. A ratio of two survey medians is not a parcel tax rate or the median of individual rates. Ask the property assessor or tax collector for an assessment using the property address, purchase circumstances, exemptions and local levies.
About the data
Census indicator = median real estate taxes paid / median home value for owner-occupied homes. The ratio of two medians is not the median of individual property tax rates. The 2020-2024 survey is historical, excludes rental housing from these measures and carries sampling uncertainty, especially in small counties. It does not provide current levies, reassessment values or a bill for a specific parcel.
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Last updated November 7, 2026.