State rank#1 of 14
Smallest county169,758 residentsChittenden County
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 50007
Chittenden County, Vermont
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population169,758
Household income$96,759
Unemployment1.9%
Life expectancy80.8 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
Chittenden County has 169,758 residents and ranks #1 by population among Vermont county equivalents. Median household income is $96,759. The annual-average unemployment rate is 1.9%. Its clearest relative strength is unemployment rate. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within Vermont
County population range
The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.
Relocation guide
Moving to Chittenden County: what to check
Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.
Before moving
Before moving, compare municipalities inside Chittenden County, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is unemployment rate.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $439,200 median home value and $1,646/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $96,759, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
Chittenden County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing unemployment rate, bachelor’s degree or higher, and life expectancy. College attainment is 56.8% and life expectancy is 80.8 years.
Potential advantages
- Unemployment rate: 1.9%, rank #1 of 14 available Vermont counties.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 56.8%, rank #1 of 14 available Vermont counties.
- Life expectancy: 80.8 years, rank #1 of 14 available Vermont counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Median home value: $439,200, rank #14 of 14; investigate local variation before moving.
- Median gross rent: $1,646/mo, rank #14 of 14; investigate local variation before moving.
- Poor or fair health: 12.7%, rank #6 of 14; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within Vermont
Rank and range use only counties in Vermont with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$96,759
$96,759; above the state county median of $76,251.
State rank #2 of 14 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$439,200
$439,200; above the state county median of $288,150.
State rank #14 of 14 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$1,646/mo
$1,646/mo; above the state county median of $1,139/mo.
State rank #14 of 14 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
1.9%
1.9%; below the state county median of 2.4%.
State rank #1 of 14 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
56.8%
56.8%; above the state county median of 42.4%.
State rank #1 of 14 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
80.8 years
80.8 years; above the state county median of 78.2 years.
State rank #1 of 14 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
12.7%
12.7%; below the state county median of 12.8%.
State rank #6 of 14 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
4.4%
4.4%; below the state county median of 5.2%.
State rank #1 of 14 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 572 residents
1 per 572 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 1,183 residents.
State rank #1 of 14 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 123 residents
1 per 123 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 237 residents.
State rank #2 of 14 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
Chittenden County FAQ
Is Chittenden County a good place to live?
Chittenden County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing unemployment rate, bachelor’s degree or higher, and life expectancy. College attainment is 56.8% and life expectancy is 80.8 years.
What should I know before moving to Chittenden County?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $439,200 median home value and $1,646/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $96,759, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of Chittenden County?
Chittenden County has 169,758 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for Chittenden County?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 50007; the parent state FIPS is 50.
What is the median household income in Chittenden County?
The ACS median household income is $96,759.
How much does housing cost in Chittenden County?
Housing benchmarks are $439,200 median home value and $1,646/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $96,759, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in Chittenden County?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 1.9%.
Similar population
Nearby counties in the state ranking
#2Rutland County60,425
#3Washington County60,017
#4Windsor County57,990
#5Franklin County50,638
Source and gate
Methodology and source periods
All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.
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