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Too Big for Too Few: Vermont's Housing Crisis | Burlington News
Vermont’s housing crisis isn’t about population growth—it’s about shrinking households and oversized homes. With just 2.2 people per household on average, fewer people are crammed into more homes, creating a massive supply gap. Aging residents cling to big, empty houses because moving means costly mortgages and lost comfort. Meanwhile, Vermont’s housing stock was built for families long gone, leaving many living in rooms they don’t need. The result? Thousands of missing homes, soaring prices, and growing homelessness—all fueled by outdated development patterns and stubbornly low vacancy…
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