The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 05354 sells for about $336,222, or $136 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 88 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,023 a month.
ZIP 05354 — Vernon
The Vernon housing market is characterized by low inventory and steady, modest price appreciation. Market activity is driven by local demand for rural single-family homes, with limited new construction keeping supply tight.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with proximity to Brattleboro, as well as those looking for more affordable property tax rates compared to surrounding Vermont towns.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 88 days on market with 6.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
15% 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 1.9% · 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 5.1%/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 4.2%/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 05354, Windham County VT
Crime rates in Vernon are generally low and consistent with rural Vermont trends, remaining significantly below national averages.
Schools serving the area are part of the Windham Southeast Supervisory Union, generally characterized by small class sizes and community-focused curricula.
The area faces moderate risks from seasonal flooding near the Connecticut River and typical New England winter weather hazards; property insurance remains stable but sensitive to regional wildfire and storm trends.
Economic momentum is driven by local manufacturing and proximity to Brattleboro, with limited large-scale commercial development currently underway.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal level in Vernon, which benefits from a unique tax base due to the presence of the former Vermont Yankee nuclear facility site, often resulting in lower residential tax burdens compared to neighboring towns.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents utilizing Route 142 to access employment hubs in Brattleboro or crossing into Massachusetts for regional work centers.
The area offers extensive access to the Connecticut River for boating and fishing, alongside local hiking trails and proximity to the Vernon Dam recreation area.
The rental market is tight with limited inventory, primarily consisting of single-family home conversions; vacancy pressure remains low due to the lack of multi-family housing stock.
The local economy is anchored by small-scale manufacturing, agriculture, and service-sector jobs, with many residents commuting to Brattleboro for larger employment opportunities.
Public transit is extremely limited; the area relies on private vehicle transportation via Route 142 and I-91 access points in nearby towns.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in the ZIP.
The Windham County appraisal process follows Vermont state standards for annual property valuation based on fair market value.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and regional supervisory union assessments.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect the rural nature of the area and the associated risks of fire and severe weather.
Vermont has seen modest net domestic migration gains, though rural Windham County remains relatively stable in population.
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 data.census.gov ZCTA 05354 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.
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Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides access to the Connecticut River for fishing and boating.
Offers local hiking trails and preserved natural space.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.