The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 05440 sells for about $350,000, or $185 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 92 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,529 a month.
ZIP 05440 — Alburgh
The Alburgh housing market remains stable with low inventory and a high proportion of seasonal or vacant homes. Prices have seen modest growth, reflecting the area's appeal as a rural, lake-front destination rather than a high-growth urban center.
This ZIP is best suited for retirees, outdoor enthusiasts, and those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with lake access, rather than urban commuters.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 92 days on market with 8.4 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 11.4% — 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 3.6%/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 1.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 05440, Grand Isle County VT
Crime rates in Alburgh are generally low and consistent with rural Vermont standards, with no significant upward trends reported.
Schools serving the area are part of the Grand Isle Supervisory Union, generally characterized by small class sizes and community-focused rural education.
The area faces moderate flood risks due to its location on the Alburgh peninsula surrounded by Lake Champlain, with standard insurance requirements for waterfront properties.
Economic momentum is driven by seasonal tourism, agriculture, and proximity to the Canadian border, with limited large-scale industrial development.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal and state education levels; Vermont utilizes a statewide education property tax system with income-based adjustments for primary residents.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling toward employment centers in St. Albans or across the border into Quebec.
The area features extensive access to Lake Champlain for boating and fishing, along with local parks and rural trails suitable for outdoor recreation.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and a high share of seasonal or vacation-oriented properties, with rents typically ranging from $750 to $999.
The local economy is primarily supported by agriculture, tourism, and small-scale local services, with many residents commuting to larger regional hubs.
Transportation is almost exclusively via private vehicle, with Route 2 serving as the primary corridor connecting the peninsula to the mainland.
Development is largely restricted to low-density residential and agricultural use, with no major commercial projects currently in the pipeline.
The Grand Isle County appraisal district conducts periodic assessments to determine fair market value for property tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to local municipal taxes and the statewide education property tax, with no significant MUD or PID districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by the area's rural nature and proximity to Lake Champlain, which may impact flood insurance requirements.
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.
- Parc Safari3.813.8 mi
- Napierville Dragway4.618.9 mi
- Domaine Pourki4.316.7 mi
- Restaurant A La Bonne Fourchette3.913.3 mi
- Olive Ridley's Restaurant4.219.7 mi
- Pizzeria Bedford4.218 mi
- Alburgh Dunes State Park4.56.1 mi
- Point Au Roche State Park4.812.7 mi
- Kill Kare State Park4.712.6 mi
- Lieu historique national du Fort-Lennox4.211.7 mi
- Parc Jameson4.511.2 mi
- Lieu historique national du Fort-Lennox4.211.7 mi
- Petch Agricultural Enterprises Inc.4.617.4 mi
- Strand Center for the Arts4.619.8 mi
- Alburgh Dunes State Park4.56.1 mi
- Camping Plage Kirkland4.311.2 mi
- Parc Régional St-Bernard4.610.5 mi
- Point Au Roche State Park4.812.7 mi
- Kill Kare State Park4.712.6 mi
- Marina St-Tropez - Destination festive416.8 mi
- Marina Gosselin4.312.6 mi
- Hero's Welcome4.69.4 mi
- Marina Fortin Inc.4.712 mi
- North Hero Marina4.48.1 mi
- Club de Golf International 20004.18.6 mi
- Lakewood Links Golf Club4.53.5 mi
- Champlain Country Club4.510.9 mi
- Price Chopper4.28.8 mi
- Market 324.112 mi
- Highgate Commons Shopping Center4.211.9 mi
- Plattsburgh International Airport4.222.5 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 boating, fishing, and recreational access.
Features sandy beaches and unique natural habitats.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.