What are the schools like in Chittenden, VT?

Chittenden is served primarily by Barstow Unified Union School District #49. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.6:1.

What is the median household income in Chittenden?

The median household income in Chittenden, VT is $87,411 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Chittenden, VT?

Chittenden has an average high temperature of 29.4°F in January and 80.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 83.4 inches.

Chittenden, VT Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Chittenden, VT affordable or expensive?

Chittenden's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Chittenden is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $217,200 and the median rent is $871 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Chittenden, VT?

Chittenden has a violent crime rate of 154.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1170.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Chittenden, VT a Good Place to Live?

Chittenden is a small town of 156 in Vermont, with a median household income of $87,411 . Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Chittenden stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Chittenden is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Chittenden city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 95.7

Chittenden's overall cost of living index is 95.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Chittenden costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Chittenden, VT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$217,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$871	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	81.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$87,411	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Chittenden's violent crime rate is 154.7 per 100,000 residents — 59% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

154.7 /100k

Property Crime

1170.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Chittenden is served primarily by Barstow Unified Union School District #49. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Chittenden, VT	National Avg
School District	Barstow Unified Union School District #49	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	9.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	20.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Chittenden sees average highs of 29.4°F in January and 80.3°F in July, with 46.0 inches of annual precipitation and 83.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Chittenden, VT
Average High — January	29.4°F
Average High — July	80.3°F
Annual Precipitation	46.0"
Annual Snowfall	83.4"

Demographics

Metric	Chittenden, VT	National Avg
Population	156	—
Median Age	37.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	17.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	23.1%	22.2%
65 and over	25.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Pittsford, VT 4 mi Proctor, VT 5 mi Rutland, VT 7 mi West Rutland, VT 9 mi North Clarendon, VT 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Chittenden

Chittenden, VT is covered by 1 ZIP code:

05737

Chittenden vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chittenden, VT affordable or expensive?

Chittenden's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Chittenden roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $217,200 and median rent is $871/month.

What is the crime rate in Chittenden, VT?

Chittenden's violent crime rate is 154.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1170.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Chittenden?

Public schools in Chittenden are operated by Barstow Unified Union School District #49. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.6:1. 20.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Chittenden, VT a good place to live?

Chittenden, VT has a population of 156, a median household income of $87,411, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Chittenden?

Chittenden averages 29.4°F in January and 80.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.0 inches with about 83.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Chittenden?

Chittenden, VT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 05737.

What is the population of Chittenden?

The population of Chittenden, Vermont is 156 with a median age of 37.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Chittenden?

Key numbers for living in Chittenden: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $217,200, median household income $87,411, crime index 47 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Chittenden side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.