County profile · Vermont
Chittenden County, VT market data
How Chittenden County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 169,115
- +0.4% since 2020
- Households
- 71,456
- Median household income
- $96,759
- +31.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $439,200
- Jobs located here
- 103,357
- Highest market score
- 78
- Barbershops, #89 of 1,356 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Chittenden County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Chittenden County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
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What this means
Chittenden County has an estimated 169,115 people and 71,456 households. Population estimates put the population change in Chittenden County from 2020 to 2025 at +0.4%, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Chittenden County is $96,759, 20% above the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 31.4%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Chittenden County runs highest on clothing, shoes and related services (an index of 121, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on gasoline and other fuels (74).
Of the business types scored in Chittenden County, barbershops (78), HVAC and plumbing companies (70) and convenience stores (69) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For barbershops, that ranks #89 of 1,356 scored counties.
Chittenden County is part of the Burlington-South Burlington metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for yoga, Pilates and fitness studios (2.5 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for barbershops (47% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Chittenden County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Chittenden County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbershops | 78 | #89 of 1,356 | 20 | 2.8 | $3.9M | 209 | 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 70 | #200 of 1,707 | 33 | 4.6 | $7.4M | 156 | 64 |
| Convenience stores | 69 | #461 of 2,261 | 59 | 8.3 | $8.7M | 110 | 20 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 68 | #427 of 2,222 | 78 | 10.9 | $4M | 132 | 128 |
| Pest control | 67 | #124 of 699 | 8 | 1.1 | $12.5M | 122 | 4 |
| Pizza | 66 | #445 of 2,090 | 54 | 7.6 | $5.8M | 115 | 128 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 58 | #563 of 1,656 | 40 | 5.6 | $2.3M | 131 | 93 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 55 | #975 of 2,402 | 158 | 22.1 | $3.2M | 96 | 70 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 54 | #353 of 887 | 30 | 4.2 | Index only | 118 | 14 |
| Home repair trades | 54 | #832 of 2,057 | 95 | 13.3 | $2.6M | 106 | 163 |
| Dry cleaners | 53 | #236 of 507 | 14 | 2.0 | $12.7M | 81 | 5 |
| Funeral homes | 53 | #628 of 1,472 | 16 | 2.2 | $563K | 83 | 6 |
| Gyms | 53 | #792 of 1,792 | 56 | 7.8 | $1.4M | 106 | 33 |
| Hair salons | 53 | #1,010 of 2,339 | 163 | 22.8 | $483K | 112 | 50 |
| Car washes and detailing | 50 | #714 of 1,451 | 21 | 2.9 | $2.9M | 115 | 12 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 50 | #1,167 of 2,405 | 425 | 59.5 | $740K | 112 | 151 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 49 | #722 of 1,493 | 39 | 5.5 | $2.6M | 88 | 83 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 49 | #1,101 of 2,176 | 189 | 26.4 | Index only | 135 | 83 |
| Tire shops | 47 | #850 of 1,530 | 27 | 3.8 | $2.2M | 90 | 10 |
| Spas and skin care | 47 | #992 of 1,769 | 77 | 10.8 | $1M | 117 | 22 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 47 | #1,331 of 2,385 | 312 | 43.7 | $252K | 119 | 101 |
| Roofing and gutters | 46 | #680 of 1,177 | 36 | 5.0 | $6.8M | 81 | 21 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 46 | #744 of 1,327 | 16 | 2.2 | $3.8M | 123 | 23 |
| Nail salons | 46 | #807 of 1,328 | 45 | 6.3 | $1.7M | 105 | 26 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 45 | #792 of 1,302 | 31 | 4.3 | $3M | 96 | 17 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 45 | #1,410 of 2,405 | 883 | 123.6 | $356K | 96 | 338 |
| Laundromats | 44 | #460 of 785 | 17 | 2.4 | $10.5M | 84 | 9 |
| Electricians | 44 | #727 of 1,160 | 26 | 3.6 | $9.4M | 79 | 78 |
| Grocery stores | 44 | #1,226 of 2,070 | 69 | 9.7 | $7.4M | 80 | 50 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 44 | #1,268 of 2,087 | 157 | 22.0 | $1.1M | 89 | 63 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 43 | #1,119 of 1,771 | 64 | 9.0 | $1.6M | 93 | 158 |
| Real estate | 42 | #1,516 of 2,229 | 257 | 36.0 | Index only | 125 | 182 |
| Pet stores | 41 | #634 of 974 | 12 | 1.7 | $4.3M | 95 | 7 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 41 | #1,473 of 2,210 | 231 | 32.3 | $770K | 87 | 77 |
| Child care and preschools | 40 | #1,099 of 1,611 | 65 | 9.1 | $755K | 75 | 85 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 40 | #1,391 of 2,063 | 101 | 14.1 | $3.1M | 84 | 58 |
| Property management | 38 | #658 of 910 | 34 | 4.8 | Index only | 73 | 55 |
| House cleaning | 37 | #644 of 847 | 17 | 2.4 | $5.9M | 92 | 71 |
| Insurance agencies | 37 | #1,570 of 2,272 | 88 | 12.3 | $1.2M | 97 | 56 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 35 | #1,657 of 2,088 | 151 | 21.1 | $513K | 77 | 71 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 34 | #1,061 of 1,334 | 53 | 7.4 | $1.5M | 72 | 38 |
| Chiropractors | 33 | #1,199 of 1,490 | 54 | 7.6 | $1.7M | 72 | 36 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 33 | #1,547 of 1,886 | 94 | 13.2 | $992K | 101 | 97 |
| Gas stations | 32 | #1,895 of 2,358 | 94 | 13.2 | $1.5M | 61 | 79 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 30 | #1,626 of 1,889 | 125 | 17.5 | $2.5M | 61 | 70 |
| Auto repair and car care | 30 | #2,023 of 2,401 | 255 | 35.7 | $238K | 89 | 126 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 29 | #2,123 of 2,394 | 757 | 105.9 | $123K | 81 | 299 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 28 | #718 of 777 | 42 | 5.9 | $1.8M | 45 | 33 |
| Auto repair shops | 26 | #2,131 of 2,378 | 162 | 22.7 | $375K | 84 | 101 |
| Physical therapy | 23 | #1,308 of 1,422 | 81 | 11.3 | $1.2M | 48 | 51 |
| Pet businesses | 20 | #2,109 of 2,200 | 108 | 15.1 | $479K | 54 | 58 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 19 | #1,372 of 1,461 | 42 | 5.9 | $1.2M | 48 | 23 |
| Veterinarians | 19 | #1,392 of 1,485 | 43 | 6.0 | $1.2M | 44 | 28 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 0.6 | Index only | 132 | 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 0.6 | $15.2M | 111 | 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.1 | $93.2M | Too few | 5 |
Household spending in Chittenden County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $60.7M | $850 | 89 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $137.5M | $1,925 | 74 |
| Food away from home | $314.6M | $4,403 | 108 |
| Groceries | $512.1M | $7,166 | 113 |
| Personal care products and services | $78.7M | $1,101 | 110 |
| Child care and other personal services | $49.1M | $687 | 118 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $77.4M | $1,083 | 110 |
| Medical and dental services | $93.2M | $1,304 | 101 |
| Pets | $51.7M | $723 | 80 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $177.8M | $2,488 | 121 |
| Vehicle insurance | $107.3M | $1,502 | 77 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $245.2M | $3,432 | 114 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $100M | $1,400 | 99 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $1.4B | $19,412 | 117 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Chittenden County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 169,115+0.4% since 2020
- Households
- 71,456
- Median age
- 39.7
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 64%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.7
- Land area
- 537 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 316
- Median household income
- $96,759+31.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $123,699
- Median home value
- $439,200
- Jobs located here
- 103,357
- Daytime population
- 189,839Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Chittenden County, VT growing?
Population estimates put Chittenden County at 169,115 people in 2025, up 0.4% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 71,456 households. Median household income rose 31.4% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Chittenden County, VT spend?
Households in Chittenden County spend about $1.4B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $512.1M on groceries and $314.6M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Chittenden County spend the most on clothing, shoes and related services (an index of 121, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on gasoline and other fuels (74).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Chittenden County, VT?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Chittenden County are for barbershops (78), HVAC and plumbing companies (70) and convenience stores (69). Chittenden County ranks #89 of 1,356 scored counties for barbershops.
How does Chittenden County, VT compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Chittenden County is $96,759 a year, 20% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 0.4% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $439,200, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Chittenden County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for yoga, Pilates and fitness studios (2.5 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for barbershops (47% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 53 of the 56 business types have a score in Chittenden County, each ranked against other counties.
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