Where does foreclosure data come from for Vermont?

This is a directional index built from affordability and population, not a property-level filings count. Use county records for filings.

I'm facing foreclosure, what now?

Submit your address; we'll connect you to a buyer who can close before the auction date.

Does this measure actual filings?

No. It estimates relative risk to compare markets side-by-side.

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Foreclosure risk by city in Vermont.

Foreclosure risk rises when affordability stretches and incomes lag. This ranks Vermont cities by a composite risk index, higher = more sellers facing distress.

Last updated September 2026

Vermont ranking

17 cities ranked. Click any row for the matching local page.

#	City	Risk index	Score
1	Burlington	59 / 100	59	View →
2	Rutland	53 / 100	53	View →
3	Essex Junction	53 / 100	53	View →
4	South Burlington	52 / 100	52	View →
5	Barre	52 / 100	52	View →
6	Brattleboro	52 / 100	52	View →
7	Colchester	52 / 100	52	View →
8	Bennington	52 / 100	52	View →
9	Saint Albans	52 / 100	52	View →
10	Milton	51 / 100	51	View →
11	Montpelier	51 / 100	51	View →
12	Middlebury	51 / 100	51	View →
13	Saint Johnsbury	51 / 100	51	View →
14	Springfield	51 / 100	51	View →
15	White River Junction	51 / 100	51	View →
16	Swanton	50 / 100	50	View →
17	Williston	48 / 100	48	View →

Methodology

Risk index = 60% affordability stress (home value ÷ income) + 40% market size weighting. Higher = more total distressed sellers in absolute terms.

FAQ

Where does foreclosure data come from for Vermont?: This is a directional index built from affordability and population, not a property-level filings count. Use county records for filings.
I'm facing foreclosure, what now?: Submit your address; we'll connect you to a buyer who can close before the auction date.
Does this measure actual filings?: No. It estimates relative risk to compare markets side-by-side.