The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 05343 sells for about $549,000, or $233 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 120 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $861 a month.
ZIP 05343 — Jamaica
The housing market in 05343 remains stable with low inventory and high demand for rural properties. Prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, driven by limited supply and interest from buyers seeking lifestyle changes.
This ZIP is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, remote workers, and families seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with access to Vermont's natural amenities.
Median prices moved up 2.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 120 days on market with 18.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.0% · poverty 4.2% — 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 10.1%/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 5.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 05343, Windham County VT
Crime rates in Jamaica, VT are significantly lower than the national average, with the area experiencing very few reported violent or property crimes.
Schools serving the area are part of the Windham Central Supervisory Union, generally characterized by small class sizes and strong community engagement.
The area is subject to seasonal flood risks near the West River and requires standard wildfire preparedness common to rural Vermont forested regions.
Economic momentum is driven by seasonal tourism, small-scale agriculture, and remote work, with limited large-scale industrial development.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal level based on the grand list, with education funding determined by a statewide property tax formula.
Commuting typically requires personal vehicle travel via VT Route 100 or VT Route 30, with limited public transit options available to regional employment hubs.
The area features extensive outdoor recreation including Jamaica State Park, hiking trails, and proximity to major ski resorts like Stratton and Mount Snow.
The rental market is tight with limited inventory, heavily influenced by seasonal demand and a small supply of long-term housing.
The local economy is anchored by tourism, hospitality, and small-business services, with many residents commuting to larger towns for professional employment.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles; there is no significant public transit infrastructure serving the immediate area.
Development is strictly managed by local zoning ordinances to preserve the rural character of the town.
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Parcels are subject to local municipal taxes and the statewide education property tax.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by rural fire response times and regional weather-related hazard exposure.
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Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
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 USA4.317.1 mi
- Stratton Mountain Resort4.56.5 mi
- Magic Mountain Ski Area4.76.6 mi
- Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home4.715.3 mi
- The New American Grill4.58.6 mi
- Green Mountain National Forest4.711.6 mi
- Magic Mountain Ski Area4.76.6 mi
- Bromley Mountain Ski Resort4.610.8 mi
- Hamilton Falls4.62.3 mi
- Lowell Lake State Park4.78.1 mi
- Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home4.715.3 mi
- Vermont Country Store Kissing Bridge4.615.3 mi
- Southern Vermont Arts Center4.715.9 mi
- Historic Dummerston Covered Bridge4.814.4 mi
- Putney General Store4.715.9 mi
- Stratton Mountain Resort4.56.5 mi
- Green Mountain National Forest4.711.6 mi
- Jamaica State Park4.80.4 mi
- Hamilton Falls4.62.3 mi
- Lowell Lake State Park4.78.1 mi
- Stratton Mountain Resort4.56.5 mi
- Mount Snow Grand Summit Resort4.511.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Features camping, hiking, and swimming access along the West River.
Popular for whitewater rafting and scenic views.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.