The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 05358 sells for about $450,000, or $240 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 65 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,650 a month.
ZIP 05358 — West Halifax
The housing market in ZIP 05358 is characterized by low inventory and slow turnover, typical of a rural Vermont community. Prices have seen steady appreciation over the last decade, driven by limited supply and consistent demand for rural properties. Market conditions remain stable with little volatility expected in the near term.
This ZIP is best suited for those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle, including remote workers and retirees who prioritize privacy and access to nature over proximity to urban amenities.
Median prices moved up 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 65 days on market with 6.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 7.0% · poverty 7.7% — 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 8.8%/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 4.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 05358, Windham County VT
Crime in the West Halifax area is generally low, consistent with the rural character of Windham County and significantly lower than national urban averages.
Schools serving the area are part of the Windham Central Supervisory Union, which generally maintains small class sizes and a focus on community-integrated education.
The area is subject to typical New England climate risks, including seasonal flooding in low-lying areas and winter storm impacts; property insurance remains stable but sensitive to regional wildfire and flood risk assessments.
Economic momentum is modest and driven by local agriculture, small-scale tourism, and remote work, with limited large-scale industrial development in the immediate vicinity.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal level in Vermont, with a statewide education property tax component that varies by school district budget; exemptions exist for primary residences under the Homestead Declaration.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents typically driving to Brattleboro or nearby employment hubs in Massachusetts via state routes.
The area offers extensive access to rural outdoor recreation, including hiking trails, local forests, and proximity to regional lakes and seasonal skiing destinations.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand for long-term housing, with limited short-term rental saturation compared to major tourist hubs.
The economy is largely decentralized, relying on small businesses, agricultural operations, and the service sector in nearby Brattleboro.
Public transit is minimal; the area relies on state highway infrastructure for regional connectivity.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in this ZIP.
The Windham County appraisal process follows Vermont's state-mandated standards for property valuation, typically updated on a multi-year cycle.
Parcels are subject to local municipal taxes and the statewide education property tax; no major MUDs or PIDs are present.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by the rural nature of the area and the associated risks of fire and weather-related damage.
Vermont has seen modest net domestic migration, with interest in rural areas increasing post-2020.
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 for ZCTA 05358.
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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- Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory4.819.3 mi
- Franklin County Fairgrounds4.614.8 mi
- Freight Yard Pub4.219.4 mi
- The Stone Church4.911.1 mi
- Berkshire East Mountain Resort4.712.2 mi
- Bridge of Flowers4.811.4 mi
- Thunder Mountain Bike Park4.912.2 mi
- Thunderbolt Mountain Coaster4.512.2 mi
- Zoar Outdoor Adventure Resort4.912.1 mi
- MASS MoCA4.719.3 mi
- Historic Deerfield4.617 mi
- Poet's Seat Tower4.614.5 mi
- Historic Creamery Covered Bridge4.69.8 mi
- Historic Dummerston Covered Bridge4.813.4 mi
- The Marina4.211.7 mi
- Molly Stark State Park4.76.7 mi
- Retreat Farm4.711.1 mi
- Fort Dummer State Park4.59.8 mi
- Living Memorial Park4.69.8 mi
- Crumpin-Fox Club : 18 Hole Golf Course Bernardston, MA4.612.9 mi
- Country Club of Greenfield4.312.9 mi
- Shaw's3.98.9 mi
- Runnings4.511.5 mi
- Market 323.910.3 mi
- Wilmington Antique and Flea Market4.38.4 mi
- Hager's Farm Market4.711.5 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides extensive hiking, hunting, and outdoor recreation access.
Serves as the primary community hub for local goods and services.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.