salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. A typical house costs about 4.7 years of household income. It is a highly educated city: 70.7% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $140,040 a year. That is $67 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 13 of 13 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Shelburne?
Share of households by yearly income. 42.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Shelburne
| Size | Shelburne | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,512 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,142 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,535 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Shelburne 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 Shelburne, so the Vermont figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Shelburne
Life in Shelburne
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Shelburne?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $337 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $553,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $55,320 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Shelburne, VT?
Renting in Shelburne costs a median of about $3,500+ a month in 2026, including utilities. The Vermont median is $1,655.
How much do I need to make to live in Shelburne?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $140,040 a year, or $67 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Shelburne cheap or expensive?
Shelburne is rated Expensive: rent takes 35.5% of the typical household income of $118,185. It ranks 13th cheapest of 13 Vermont cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Shelburne?
The median homeowner in Shelburne pays $7,231 a year in property taxes, about 1.31% of the median home value.
Is Shelburne 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 Shelburne?
The median home value in Shelburne is $553,200, about 4.7 times the typical yearly household income.
6,499 people live in Shelburne. Numbers are typical (middle) values.