The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 05042 sells for about $359,500, or $205 per square foot.
Homes take about 84 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,222 a month.
ZIP 05042 — Thetford
The Fairlee housing market remains stable with very low inventory and limited turnover, characteristic of a small, rural resort-oriented town. Prices have seen modest appreciation over the last decade, driven by demand for recreational properties and proximity to the Upper Valley employment core. Market activity is currently quiet with few active listings, reflecting a tight supply environment.
This area is best suited for retirees, seasonal residents, and outdoor enthusiasts who value a quiet, lake-centric lifestyle over urban proximity.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 84 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 1.2% · poverty 5.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
ZCTA 05045, Orange County VT
Crime in the area is generally low, consistent with the rural character of Orange County, Vermont.
Public education is provided by the Rivendell Interstate School District, which serves the local community with small class sizes and a focus on regional integration.
The area is subject to seasonal flood risks near the Connecticut River and Lake Morey, with standard wildfire and winter storm preparedness recommended.
Economic momentum is driven by tourism, seasonal recreation, and local government services, with limited large-scale industrial development.
Property taxes are assessed at the town level based on fair market value, with education funding determined by a statewide property tax formula.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with access to I-91 providing routes to employment centers in the Upper Valley region.
The area is a major recreational hub featuring Lake Morey, the Lake Morey Resort, and extensive trails for hiking and winter sports.
The rental market is tight due to limited housing stock and high seasonal demand from summer residents and camp staff.
The economy is anchored by tourism, hospitality, and small-scale local services, with many residents commuting to the nearby Dartmouth-Hitchcock medical and academic hub.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use via I-91; public transit options are extremely limited in this rural setting.
Development is strictly managed by town zoning to preserve the rural and recreational character of the lakefront.
The Orange County appraisal process relies on town-level listers and periodic state-mandated reappraisals to ensure equitable taxation.
Parcels are subject to the Rivendell Interstate School District and local municipal taxes.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by rural fire response times and flood zone designations near water bodies.
Data retrieved from census.gov ZCTA 05045 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Stillwater State Park4.610.1 mi
- Boulder Beach State Park4.89.5 mi
- Owls Head Mt.4.811.4 mi
- Groton State Forest4.810.3 mi
- Historic Haverhill-Bath Covered Bridge4.75.4 mi
- Dog Mountain, Home of Stephen Huneck Gallery4.915.5 mi
- Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium4.713.9 mi
- Riverwalk Covered Bridge4.816.4 mi
- Historic Haverhill-Bath Covered Bridge4.75.4 mi
- Historic Swiftwater Covered Bridge4.89.1 mi
- Ricker Pond State Park4.88.5 mi
- Stillwater State Park4.610.1 mi
- Boulder Beach State Park4.89.5 mi
- Owls Head Mt.4.811.4 mi
- Groton State Forest4.810.3 mi
- Shaw's4.16.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Features the longest ice skating trail in the United States and seasonal resort activities.
A historic anchor for local tourism, dining, and golf.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.