Why Vermont’s housing shortage can’t be explained by population size alone

Why Vermont’s housing shortage can’t be explained by population size alone

August 24, 2026 · 5 min

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The episode discusses the complexities of Vermont's housing shortage beyond just population size.

A majority of Vermont households — roughly 70% — contain just one or two people. In fact, the average number of people living in each year-round home in Vermont has been on a steady decline for decades.

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