Statewide · Property tax · ACS 2024
Vermont Property Taxes
The average Vermont homeowner pays $5,039 a year at an effective rate of 1.59%, 153% above the U.S. average. Compare 14 counties below.
- $5,039
- Avg median tax
- 1.59%
- Effective rate
- #5 of 51
- U.S. rank (burden)
- 14
- Counties
The verdict
The average Vermont homeowner pays $5,039 a year in property tax, an effective rate of 1.59%, the #5 highest burden of 51 U.S. states.
- $5,039
- Average median tax, 2024
- 1.59%
- Statewide effective rate
- #5 of 51
- U.S. states by tax burden
- 14
- counties measured
Effective rate is the median property tax bill divided by the median home value ($316,600). U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2024.
The average median property tax in Vermont is $5,039/year, which is 153% above the national average of $1,993. The average effective tax rate is 1.59% on a median home value of $316,600. Taxes range from $3,035 in Essex County to $6,617 in Chittenden County.
What This Data Tells Us About Vermont
The statewide average property tax in Vermont is $5,039 per year, 153% above the national average of $1,993, based on Census ACS state-level estimates. The statewide effective rate of 1.59% on a median home value of $316,600 reflects how Vermont's assessment rules and local millage combine at the household level; the 14 counties below show how that varies locally.
Within Vermont, median annual tax ranges from $3,035 in Essex County (effective rate 1.76%) to $6,617 in Chittenden County (effective rate 1.51%). Median home values in Vermont ($316,600) compared with $227,791 nationally help explain why the same effective rate produces different dollar bills in different states. Within-state variation often tracks local school levies, county bonds, and municipal overlays rather than a single statewide rate.
This page is for informational purposes only and is not tax, legal, or financial advice. Figures describe median homeowner households reported to the Census Bureau, individual bills can differ based on assessed value, exemptions, special districts, and local overlays. Always confirm current rates with your county assessor or a qualified professional before making decisions that rely on these numbers.
State Average vs National Average
How Vermont compares
Average effective property tax rate vs the national average, ACS 2024.
Vermont has a higher effective property tax rate than 92% of U.S. states, ranking #5 of 51 for property tax burden.
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Tax Affordability Score
Based on the average effective tax rate of 1.59% compared to the national average of 0.92%. Vermont has above-average property tax rates, contributing to higher housing costs.
How this score is calculated: a 1-10 scale derived mechanically from the ratio of this state's average effective rate to the national average effective rate (0.92%) - a ratio at or below 0.5× scores 10, a ratio at or above 2.0× scores 1, with a linear scale between. It is a factual comparison of Census figures only, not a recommendation, quality rating, or endorsement of Vermont or any other state.
All Counties in Vermont (14)
| County (by tax bill) | Median tax | Eff. rate | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chittenden County | $6,617 | 1.51% | $439,200 |
| Addison County | $5,690 | 1.58% | $361,200 |
| Washington County | $5,498 | 1.75% | $315,000 |
| Windsor County | $5,458 | 1.84% | $296,400 |
| Grand Isle County | $5,195 | 1.32% | $394,100 |
| Windham County | $5,062 | 1.81% | $279,600 |
| Lamoille County | $4,785 | 1.57% | $304,700 |
| Bennington County | $4,580 | 1.64% | $279,900 |
| Orange County | $4,516 | 1.66% | $271,300 |
| Franklin County | $4,332 | 1.41% | $306,700 |
| Rutland County | $4,154 | 1.81% | $229,400 |
| Caledonia County | $4,022 | 1.76% | $227,900 |
| Orleans County | $3,692 | 1.65% | $223,400 |
| Essex County | $3,035 | 1.76% | $172,500 |
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PlainPropertyTax is rendered directly from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on the Census ACS state-level record for Vermont. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026-06-09.