salaryRent is higher than in 75% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.4 years of household income. Most households rent (65%), so there are plenty of rental options. It is a highly educated city: 59.1% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $85,720 a year. That is $41 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 12 of 13 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Winooski?
Share of households by yearly income. 26.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Winooski
| Size | Winooski | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,722 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,616 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,938 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,239 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,166 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Winooski 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 Winooski, so the Vermont figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Winooski
Life in Winooski
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Winooski?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $504 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $381,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $38,150 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Winooski, VT?
Renting in Winooski costs a median of about $2,143 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Vermont median is $1,655.
How much do I need to make to live in Winooski?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $85,720 a year, or $41 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Winooski cheap or expensive?
Winooski is rated OK: rent takes 30.0% of the typical household income of $85,764. It ranks 12th cheapest of 13 Vermont cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Winooski?
The median homeowner in Winooski pays $6,802 a year in property taxes, about 1.78% of the median home value.
Is Winooski 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 Winooski?
The median home value in Winooski is $381,500, about 4.4 times the typical yearly household income.
8,293 people live in Winooski. Numbers are typical (middle) values.