The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 05353 sells for about $308,000, or $223 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 112 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,056 a month.
ZIP 05353 — Townshend
The 05353 housing market is a stable, low-volume environment characterized by high vacancy rates and modest price appreciation. Demand is driven by local buyers and those seeking rural properties, with limited inventory keeping the market balanced but slow-moving.
This ZIP is best suited for those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle, including retirees and remote workers who prioritize natural surroundings over proximity to urban employment centers.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 112 days on market with 4.6 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.1% · poverty 6.9% — 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 5.2%/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 4.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 05353, Windham County VT
Crime rates in Townshend are generally low, consistent with the rural character of Windham County and significantly lower than national urban averages.
Public education is provided primarily through the Leland & Gray Union Middle & High School and Townshend Village School, which maintain small class sizes and are well-regarded for their community-focused approach.
The area faces moderate risks from seasonal flooding near the West River and typical New England winter weather, with property insurance premiums reflecting regional wildfire and wind exposure.
Economic momentum is modest and driven by local services, education, and small-scale tourism, with limited large-scale industrial development in the immediate vicinity.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal and state levels, with rates determined by the Townshend grand list and the statewide education property tax formula.
Commuting typically requires personal vehicle travel via Vermont Route 30, with limited public transit options available for reaching larger employment hubs like Brattleboro.
The area offers extensive outdoor recreation including access to the West River, local hiking trails, and proximity to seasonal skiing, with basic shopping and dining located in the village center.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high vacancy rates, with limited turnover and a mix of long-term local housing and seasonal rentals.
The local economy is primarily supported by education, small-scale agriculture, and local government services, with many residents commuting to larger towns in Windham County.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with Vermont Route 30 serving as the primary arterial road for the region.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in the ZIP code.
The Windham County appraisal process is managed at the town level, with periodic revaluations to ensure tax equity.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and municipal service levies typical of Vermont towns.
Property insurance remains stable but is sensitive to regional climate risks, including flood and severe winter storm damage.
Vermont has seen modest net domestic migration, with a trend toward rural relocation from urban centers.
Vermont is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
Vermont law requires sellers to provide a property disclosure statement regarding the condition of the home.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau 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 USA4.310.1 mi
- Stratton Mountain Resort4.513.7 mi
- Magic Mountain Ski Area4.710.6 mi
- The Stone Church4.916.3 mi
- The New American Grill4.513.4 mi
- Bellows Falls Opera House4.810.4 mi
- Magic Mountain Ski Area4.710.6 mi
- Hamilton Falls4.67.3 mi
- Historic Dummerston Covered Bridge4.810.3 mi
- Santa's Land USA4.310.1 mi
- Lowell Lake State Park4.711.5 mi
- Vermont Country Store Kissing Bridge4.610.4 mi
- Historic Creamery Covered Bridge4.616.4 mi
- Historic Dummerston Covered Bridge4.810.3 mi
- The Fort at No. 44.615.8 mi
- Brattleboro Museum & Art Center4.616.6 mi
- Jamaica State Park4.87 mi
- Hamilton Falls4.67.3 mi
- Lowell Lake State Park4.711.5 mi
- Putney Food Co-op4.59.9 mi
- Shaw's3.510.8 mi
- Ocean State Job Lot4.210.8 mi
- Faith's Auto Service and Parts4.710.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Features hiking trails and scenic views of the West River valley.
Popular for fishing, swimming, and seasonal kayaking.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.