The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 05301 sells for about $349,000, or $215 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.41% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 31 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,101 a month.
ZIP 05301 — Brattleboro
The Brattleboro housing market shows steady price appreciation with a median listing price of $349,000, reflecting a 4.41% year-over-year increase. Inventory remains tight with only 79 active listings, driving a competitive environment for available housing stock. The market is characterized by an established, older housing inventory and high demand for rentals.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and professionals seeking an established, historic community with access to regional amenities and a scenic Vermont lifestyle.
Median prices moved up 4.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 31 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.2% · poverty 15.0% — 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 5.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 05301, Windham County VT
The area is served by the Brattleboro Town School District and Brattleboro Union High School, with educational attainment levels showing 46.5% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Brattleboro serves as a regional hub in Windham County with a mix of small-town commerce and established residential character, though major new industrial developments are not currently reported.
Property taxes in Vermont are administered at the municipal level with a statewide education property tax component; specific effective rates vary by local school district budget approvals.
The area is primarily car-dependent, serving as a regional center for Windham County with access to I-91 for regional transit.
The area features access to the Connecticut River, local parks, and a historic downtown district with shopping and dining options.
The rental market has seen significant upward pressure on pricing, with median rents reported at $2,200, reflecting limited vacancy and high demand.
The local economy is driven by education, healthcare, and small-scale manufacturing, serving as a primary employment center for Windham County.
The area is connected by I-91, providing the primary corridor for regional transit and commuting.
Parcels are subject to municipal and school district taxation, with specific assessments managed by the town of Brattleboro.
Data aggregated from Census ACS and local market reports.
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.
- Santa's Land USA4.311.4 mi
- Franklin County Fairgrounds4.618.8 mi
- Cheshire Fair4.216.1 mi
- The Stone Church4.90.3 mi
- Terrazza4.616.1 mi
- Monadnock Speedway4.710.3 mi
- Madame Sherri Forest4.72.4 mi
- Northfield Drive-In Theatre4.710.2 mi
- Retreat Farm4.70.9 mi
- Fort Dummer State Park4.51.8 mi
- Historic Creamery Covered Bridge4.61.3 mi
- Poet's Seat Tower4.617.7 mi
- Historic Creamery Covered Bridge4.61.3 mi
- Cheshire Children's Museum4.515.2 mi
- Historic Dummerston Covered Bridge4.86.5 mi
- Brattleboro Museum & Art Center4.60.2 mi
- Madame Sherri Forest4.72.4 mi
- The Marina4.21.2 mi
- Retreat Farm4.70.9 mi
- Fort Dummer State Park4.51.8 mi
- Molly Stark State Park4.712.8 mi
- Crumpin-Fox Club : 18 Hole Golf Course Bernardston, MA4.611.9 mi
- Northfield Golf Club4.711.7 mi
- Runnings4.50.7 mi
- Putney Food Co-op4.58.4 mi
- Market 323.90.8 mi
- Brattleboro Auto Mall4.41.8 mi
- Vermont Marketplace41 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides recreational opportunities including boating and fishing.
Historic district featuring local shops, galleries, and restaurants.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.