The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 05346 sells for about $472,000, or $235 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 45 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $810 a month.
ZIP 05346 — Putney
The Putney housing market remains stable with a solid baseline of demand, supported by limited inventory and steady interest from buyers seeking rural properties. While price appreciation has moderated compared to previous years, the market continues to show resilience with homes selling at a consistent pace.
This ZIP is ideal for families and individuals seeking a rural lifestyle, proximity to outdoor recreation, and a tight-knit community atmosphere.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 4.8 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.6% · poverty 10.7% — 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 7.6%/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 3.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 05346, Windham County, Vermont
Crime rates in Putney are generally low and consistent with rural Vermont standards, remaining significantly below national averages.
Schools serving the area are part of the Windham Southeast Supervisory Union, generally regarded for strong community engagement and small class sizes.
The area faces moderate risks from seasonal flooding near the Connecticut River and winter storm impacts, with standard insurance coverage recommended.
Economic momentum is driven by local agriculture, education, and small-scale manufacturing, with limited large-scale commercial development.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal level in Vermont, with rates determined by local school budgets and state-wide education funding formulas.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with access to I-91 providing routes to Brattleboro and other regional employment hubs.
The area features extensive access to the Connecticut River, local hiking trails, and the Putney Mountain area, with basic shopping available in the town center.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates and high demand, with limited new multi-family inventory and a small presence of short-term rentals.
The local economy is anchored by education, small-scale agriculture, and local services, with many residents commuting to Brattleboro.
Development is primarily focused on residential infill and small-scale community improvements.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and municipal levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by rural fire response times and regional weather patterns.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 05346 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.
- Santa's Land USA4.34.1 mi
- Stratton Mountain Resort4.519.2 mi
- Magic Mountain Ski Area4.716.5 mi
- Cheshire Fair4.217.6 mi
- The Stone Church4.912.2 mi
- Monadnock Speedway4.716.7 mi
- Madame Sherri Forest4.711.6 mi
- Retreat Farm4.711.7 mi
- Historic Creamery Covered Bridge4.612.7 mi
- Historic Dummerston Covered Bridge4.87.4 mi
- Santa's Land USA4.34.1 mi
- Vermont Country Store Kissing Bridge4.611.6 mi
- Historic Creamery Covered Bridge4.612.7 mi
- Cheshire Children's Museum4.514.9 mi
- Historic Dummerston Covered Bridge4.87.4 mi
- The Fort at No. 44.616.5 mi
- Madame Sherri Forest4.711.6 mi
- Jamaica State Park4.812.7 mi
- The Marina4.211.3 mi
- Retreat Farm4.711.7 mi
- Chesterfield Gorge Natural Area4.710.5 mi
- Bretwood Golf Course4.612.5 mi
- Putney Food Co-op4.54.5 mi
- Runnings4.512.4 mi
- Shaw's3.57.9 mi
- Ocean State Job Lot4.27.9 mi
- Brattleboro Auto Mall4.410.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Popular hiking destination with scenic views.
Provides access for boating, fishing, and recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.