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Rutland, Vermont

city · Rutland County

At a glance

15,712
Population
$185,500
Median home value (all homes)
39% below U.S. median
$289,959
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$995/mo
Median rent
26% below U.S. median
$57,675
Median household income
27% below U.S. median
16 min
Average commute
85%
Homes with broadband
76.26%
Locations with fiber available
4.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 89 — 11% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing21% below
Goods & services0% below
Utilities7% above
Taxes36% below
Insurance34% below
Commute cost41% 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:
College of St Joseph Graduate degrees
Nearest 4-year college2 mi
Nearest community college35 mi
Nearest technical college33 mi
High school graduates91.5%
College graduates33.4%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Rutland Economic Development Corporation
Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region (CEDRR) is a regional economic development organization formed from the merger of the Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce and the Rutland Economic Development Corporation. It connects people and resources to ignite economic growth, supports business planning, financing, workforce training, site selection, and regional marketing to promote growth and a high quality of life in Rutland County, Vermont.
city Rutland Redevelopment Authority
The Rutland Redevelopment Authority (RRA) was formed in 1989 and serves as Rutland City's economic development entity. It handles grant writing and administration; housing, economic and community development; Downtown and Neighborhood Development Area Designations; and land use planning, and works closely with the Downtown Rutland Partnership, which is funded through the Special Benefits District assessment.
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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