State data snapshot
Vermont County Statistics
Compare descriptive county-level score ranges, density, solar, broadband, and research confidence across all 14 Vermont county records.
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State distributions
Where Vermont County Values Fall
Percentiles describe the current county dataset without implying that the highest or lowest value is the best fit for a particular buyer.
| Measurement | Unit | Minimum | 25th percentile | Median | Average | 75th percentile | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom Score | 0-100 | 28 | 45 | 58 | 53 | 64 | 70 |
| Housing Freedom Index | 0-100 | 45 | 54 | 59 | 57 | 62 | 67 |
| Off-Grid Freedom Index | 0-100 | 33 | 58 | 67 | 63 | 71 | 76 |
| Homestead Freedom Index | 0-100 | 60 | 71 | 72 | 71 | 73 | 79 |
| Connectivity Index | 0-100 | 76 | 78 | 82 | 82 | 85 | 89 |
| Population Density | people / sq. mi. | 9.1 | 47.7 | 57.7 | 75.9 | 76.6 | 318.4 |
| Solar Potential | 1-10 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1.4 | 2 | 2 |
| Broadband Availability | 1-10 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8.3 | 9 | 9 |
Freedom Score distribution
County Records By Score Band
Band counts show the shape of the state dataset. They do not replace confidence labels or parcel-level research.
County measurements
All Vermont County Records
Counties are listed alphabetically. Open a profile for source notes, local research context, and the parcel questions that remain unresolved.
| County | Freedom | Housing | Off-grid | Homestead | Connectivity | Density / sq. mi. | Solar | Broadband | Confidence | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addison County | 46 | 54 | 60 | 73 | 87 | 49.6 | 2/10 | 9/10 | Sourced discovery | 16 |
| Bennington County | 58 | 59 | 68 | 72 | 76 | 54.9 | 2/10 | 7/10 | Sourced discovery | 16 |
| Caledonia County | 70 | 67 | 74 | 79 | 77 | 47.1 | 1/10 | 8/10 | Sourced discovery | 16 |
| Chittenden County | 28 | 45 | 33 | 60 | 85 | 318.4 | 1/10 | 9/10 | Sourced discovery | 16 |
| Essex County | 66 | 63 | 72 | 71 | 77 | 9.1 | 1/10 | 8/10 | Sourced discovery | 16 |
| Franklin County | 45 | 54 | 57 | 71 | 82 | 80.6 | 1/10 | 8/10 | Sourced discovery | 16 |
| Grand Isle County | 32 | 45 | 45 | 66 | 85 | 92 | 1/10 | 9/10 | Sourced discovery | 16 |
| Lamoille County | 45 | 50 | 59 | 72 | 86 | 57.2 | 1/10 | 9/10 | Sourced discovery | 16 |
| Orange County | 66 | 63 | 76 | 73 | 80 | 43.7 | 2/10 | 8/10 | Sourced discovery | 16 |
| Orleans County | 66 | 63 | 75 | 73 | 80 | 40 | 1/10 | 8/10 | Sourced discovery | 16 |
| Rutland County | 58 | 59 | 67 | 72 | 81 | 64.7 | 2/10 | 8/10 | Sourced discovery | 16 |
| Washington County | 45 | 54 | 57 | 70 | 82 | 87.1 | 1/10 | 9/10 | Sourced discovery | 16 |
| Windham County | 58 | 59 | 68 | 72 | 76 | 58.1 | 2/10 | 7/10 | Sourced discovery | 17 |
| Windsor County | 59 | 59 | 67 | 72 | 89 | 59.5 | 2/10 | 9/10 | Sourced discovery | 17 |
Citation and limits
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Suggested citation: County Freedom Index, Vermont County Statistics, version county-summary-2026-08-04. County values are discovery signals and public context, not zoning decisions, appraisals, or parcel approvals.
Snapshot last reviewed: 2026-08-04.