How many renters in Williston, VT pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
46.9% (±16.6 points) of renting households in Williston, VT spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
40.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 46.9% (±16.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 40.4% (±15.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.3% (±6.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Williston
| Share of income spent on rent | Williston | Chittenden County | Vermont | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 13.8% (±10.7 points) | 10.7% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 5.8% (±5.5 points) | 12.6% | 12.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.4% (±9.7 points) | 13.5% | 12.7% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 21.2% (±13.6 points) | 12.9% | 13.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.5% (±5.9 points) | 10.2% | 10.1% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 40.4% (±15.5 points) | 40.2% | 38.3% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Williston against Chittenden County, its state and the nation
| Williston | Chittenden County | Vermont | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 46.9% (±16.6 points) | 50.4% (±2.9 points) | 48.4% (±1.7 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 40.4% (±15.5 points) | 40.2% (±2.4 points) | 38.3% (±1.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.3% (±6.3 points) | 30.2% (±1.2 points) | 29.4% (±0.6 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $74,366 (±$17,955) | $59,998 (±$3,906) | $49,234 (±$1,333) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,832 (±$130) | $1,646 (±$31) | $1,234 (±$18) | $1,413 |
In Williston, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Chittenden County (50.4%).
It is not measurably different from Vermont (48.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Chittenden County, Williston ranks 7 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 103 of 239.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Williston
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williston | — | 46.9% (±16.6 points) | — |
| St. George | 4.0 mi | 96.0% (±75.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Burlington | 4.3 mi | 42.9% (±8.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Essex Junction | 4.3 mi | 61.3% (±14.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Winooski | 6.3 mi | 46.8% (±9.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Shelburne (community) | 6.6 mi | 44.5% (±15.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Richmond | 6.6 mi | 28.4% (±25.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hinesburg | 6.7 mi | 52.2% (±28.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jericho | 7.0 mi | 79.3% (±42.8 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Chittenden County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. George | 96.0% (±75.4 points) |
| 2 | Jericho | 79.3% (±42.8 points) |
| 3 | Charlotte | 56.1% (±45.2 points) |
| 4 | Burlington | 55.6% (±4.4 points) |
| 5 | Milton | 53.0% (±20.3 points) |
| 6 | Hinesburg | 52.2% (±28.0 points) |
| 7 | Williston | 46.9% (±16.6 points) |
| 8 | Winooski | 46.8% (±9.5 points) |
| 9 | Colchester | 46.1% (±11.5 points) |
| 10 | Essex | 45.9% (±17.1 points) |
| 11 | Shelburne | 43.7% (±14.4 points) |
| 12 | South Burlington | 42.9% (±8.1 points) |
| 13 | Westford | 29.8% (±29.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 17 places in Chittenden County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Williston
Are renters in Williston rent-burdened?
46.9% of renting households in Williston pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Williston spend on rent?
The median renting household in Williston, VT spends 29.3% (±6.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Williston town, Chittenden County, Vermont
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Williston town, Chittenden County, Vermont
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Williston town, Chittenden County, Vermont
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Williston town, Chittenden County, Vermont (county subdivision:84475, in state:50 county:007).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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