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Colchester, Vermont

town · Chittenden County

At a glance

17,648
Population
$394,400
Median home value (all homes)
30% above U.S. median
$490,568
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,474/mo
Median rent
9% above U.S. median
$97,891
Median household income
25% above U.S. median
19.9 min
Average commute
90.8%
Homes with broadband
3.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 108 — 8% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing48% above
Goods & services1% below
Utilities2% above
Taxes36% below
Insurance34% below
Commute cost27% below
For business: Vermont is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 4/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Saint Michael's College Graduate degrees
Nearest 4-year college4 mi
Nearest community college16 mi
Nearest technical college6 mi
High school graduates96.3%
College graduates40.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Colchester Economic Development
Colchester's Economic Development Department focuses on the Town's economic interests, acting as a liaison and ombudsman for businesses currently located in Colchester and those looking to invest in the community. It also helps locate a commercial space that will suit business needs.
state Vermont Dept of Economic Development
ThinkVermont is an initiative of the ACCD that provides resources to individuals considering moving to Vermont and to startups or existing businesses relocating or expanding. In Vermont, your business can grow and thrive with the support of technical assistance, incentives, and financing programs that suit your company’s needs.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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