Caledonia County

VermontPopulation: 30,418
65
/100
Buy
#1,451 of 3,073 counties
#3 in Vermont (14 counties)
Analysis by RentalCalcs ResearchIndependent data + algorithm-driven scoring
Updated September 21, 2026Sources: Zillow ZHVI, Zillow ZORI, US Census ACS, Tax Foundation

Market Snapshot

$307,827
Median Home Price
31% above the median US county
$18,176/mo
Est. Rent
Based on regional data
5.90%
Annual Rent-to-Price Ratio
Estimated from price data
+$0
Est. Monthly Cash Flow
With 20% down at 7.4% rate

Price History

Median Home Price

Median Rent

Historical data from Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score
65/100
65
Cash Flow(30%)
0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)
78/100

Based on 2.8% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)
64/100

Based on price relative to estimated local incomes.

Scores are calculated using real Zillow home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. Markets with missing rent data use estimated values based on regional averages.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

No significant strengths identified based on current data.

Challenges

  • -Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 7.4%)
  • -Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population
30,418
Median Income
—
Data pending
Unemployment Rate
—
Data pending
Price-to-Income
—
Data pending

Who this market fits

Skip if
  • −You can't tolerate negative leverage (cap rate below mortgage rate today)

Compare to Vermont counties with similar scores

CountyVerdict
EssexVT
73$239,437Est. pending—BuyView
CurrentCaledoniaVT
65$307,827Est. pending—Buy
RutlandVT
65$315,512$1,7996.84%BuyView
OrleansVT
65$300,264$1,4745.89%BuyView
Grand IsleVT
57$459,996Est. pending—HoldView
FranklinVT
56$362,297$1,8886.25%HoldView

The Bottom Line

BuyCaledonia offers solid investment potential with roughly break-even cash flow at typical financing.

Caledonia County in Vermont scores 65/100, ranking #1451 of 3,073 US counties (top 47%). At 20% down and current rates, a median-priced rental roughly breaks even on cash flow. The deal works on appreciation or with better terms, not on month-one cash flow.

Monthly Cash Flow
+$0/mo
Cap Rate
0.0%
Cash-on-Cash
0.0%

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