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recent report from the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University highlights a concerning trend: residential real estate is becoming increasingly unaffordable for ordinary Americans. In Vermont, where housing costs are rising, finding an affordable place to buy a home may seem like a challenge. However, data from Zillow and the U.S. Census Bureau reveals that there are still some affordable options available.

    According to GoBankingRates' analysis of the least expensive places in each state to buy a home, Orleans is the cheapest place to buy a home in Vermont. With a 2025 ZHVI of $158,790, it's significantly less than the national average of $367,711. This small village in northeastern Vermont has a population of just 848 residents.

    If you're looking for affordable housing options in New England, here are the cheapest places to buy a home in each state:

    * Connecticut: Hartford ($261,785)

    * Maine: Van Buren ($103,455)

    * Massachusetts: North Adams ($243,572)

    * New Hampshire: Groveton ($159,727)

    * Rhode Island: Central Falls ($393,251)

    * Vermont: Orleans ($158,790)