Addison County, Vermont Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Addison County, VT Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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A
Health Above averageAmong the top 3 healthiest counties in Vermont
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B
Income Around averageAmong the top 5 wealthiest counties in Vermont
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B
Education Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Addison County | Vermont Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 37,599 | 646,793 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 46.6 | 67.3 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.22% | 0.38% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 42.7 | 41.1 | 37.3 |
| Households | 14,946 | 273,198 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Addison County grew by 2.5% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 37,599 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Addison County is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 23.2% of residents. That is 2.2 points above Vermont as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 8,713 23.2% +2.2 pts
- Millennials 29–44 6,789 18.1% -1.8 pts
- Gen X 45–60 8,381 22.3% +0.8 pts
- Boomers 61–79 7,553 20.1% -0.4 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Vermont, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 49.8% of the people living in Addison County and men 50.2%.
- Women 49.8% Vermont 50.5%
- Men 50.2% Vermont 49.5%
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Economy
Addison County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Addison County | Vermont Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $87,779 | $81,508 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.68% | 4.72% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.8% | 3.5% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Addison County is about 8% higher than in Vermont.
Housing
| Metric | Addison County | Vermont Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $561,969 | $207,791 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,176 | $1,234 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 79.3% | 73.2% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Addison County is about 39.8 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,176 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Addison County spend about 41 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 169 hours, about 7.1 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Addison County | Vermont Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 20.3 | 20.5 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 40.7 | 41.0 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 169 | 171 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,252 | $5,295 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 17.4% | 16.9% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 6,924 | 3,397 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 528 | 718 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Vermont:
Bennington County (16.5 min), Windham County (18.1 min), Rutland County (18.4 min).
Slowest:
Grand Isle County (32.0 min), Franklin County (26.5 min), Essex County (23.5 min).
The average commute time in Addison County is about the same as in Vermont.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Addison County has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Addison County | Vermont Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.5% | 38.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.29 | 2.27 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Vermont:
Chittenden County (0.4), Washington County (0.4), Grand Isle County (0.3).
Lowest:
Essex County (0.2), Orleans County (0.2), Franklin County (0.2).
Health
Addison County has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Addison County | Vermont Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.0 | 80.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 9.9% | 11.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 13.5% | 15.7% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Vermont:
Chittenden County (0.8), Addison County (0.8), Washington County (0.8).
Lowest:
Essex County (0.8), Orleans County (0.8), Franklin County (0.8).
Addison County, VT Compared With Nearby Counties
Addison County, VT is the 5th largest of the 6 counties compared here, 37,599 residents against a local median of 60,005. Where Addison County, VT breaks from the counties next to it is median home price, sitting 202% above the local median of $186,000 at $561,969.
The counties themselves spread $225,844 on median home price, so Addison County, VT sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Addison County, VT has the highest median home price of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addison County, VT | 37,599 | $87,779 #2/6 | $561,969 #1/6 | 20.3 min #5/6 |
| Chittenden County, VT | 169,680 | $96,978 | $392,968 | 19.0 min |
| Rutland County, VT | 60,423 | $68,353 | $178,365 | 18.4 min |
| Washington County, VT | 60,005 | $84,383 | $167,124 | 20.0 min |
| Essex County, NY | 36,973 | $72,203 | $186,000 | 17.6 min |
| Windsor County, VT | 57,919 | $78,922 | $246,634 | 21.0 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Addison County, Vermont.
How many people live in Addison County, Vermont?
About 37,599 people live in Addison County, Vermont, in 14,946 households of 2.3 people on average. The median age is 42.7, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 5 years.
Is Addison County, Vermont urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Addison County, Vermont has 47 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 54% of the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Addison County, Vermont?
The median home costs 6.4 times the median household income ($561,969 against $87,779), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,176 a month takes about 16% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is it hard to find a job in Addison County, Vermont?
Unemployment in Addison County, Vermont is only 3.8%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
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