New data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) shows that nearly 600 people in Caledonia County lived in subsidized housing in 2025, representing 2% of the county's population. Statewide, 3.2% of Vermonters lived in such housing.
In Caledonia County, the average household in subsidized housing earned $18,370 per year, with 96% making less than $40,000. Monthly rent averaged $449, about 29.3% of household income, while HUD contributed $935 per month per unit. Residents had lived in their units for an average of 6 years and 9 months.
Across the region, Orleans County had 248 people in subsidized housing (0.9% of population), with an average income of $15,361, the lowest in the state. Average tenure was 9 years and 9 months, and rent averaged $385 per month (30.1% of income). In Lamoille County, 368 people (1.4%) lived in subsidized housing, earning $19,457 on average and paying $465 rent (29.3% of income). Washington County had 1,800 residents (3.1%) in subsidized housing, with average income of $18,689 and rent of $445 (28.6% of income).
Of Caledonia County households receiving subsidies, 22% had children under 18, and 66% were headed by women. Nearly half (47%) were headed by someone 62 or older. Across all four counties, the majority of household income came from sources other than wages, including Social Security and disability benefits.
Originally reported by Hardwick Gazette.
Photo: Justin Wei via Unsplash. Photo is illustrative and not from the scene.
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