salaryRent is higher than in 50% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.5 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 14.6 minutes. It is a highly educated city: 61.9% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $66,200 a year. That is $32 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Vermont cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Vermont. It is number 7 of 13 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Middlebury?
Share of households by yearly income. 28.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Middlebury
| Size | Middlebury | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,152 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,644 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,910 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Middlebury overall?
Everyday prices in Vermont overall are 2% below the U.S. average (index 98.0, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Middlebury, so the Vermont figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Middlebury
Life in Middlebury
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Middlebury?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,241 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $417,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $41,740 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Middlebury, VT?
Renting in Middlebury costs a median of about $1,655 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Vermont median is $1,655.
How much do I need to make to live in Middlebury?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $66,200 a year, or $32 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Middlebury cheap or expensive?
Middlebury is rated OK: rent takes 21.4% of the typical household income of $93,021. It ranks 7th cheapest of 13 Vermont cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Middlebury?
The median homeowner in Middlebury pays $6,795 a year in property taxes, about 1.63% of the median home value.
Is Middlebury more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Vermont are 2% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Middlebury?
The median home value in Middlebury is $417,400, about 4.5 times the typical yearly household income.
7,220 people live in Middlebury. Numbers are typical (middle) values.