The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 05446 sells for about $541,699, or $255 per square foot.
Prices are down 2% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 32 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,474 a month.
ZIP 05446 — Colchester
The housing market in 05446 remains competitive, characterized by low inventory and steady demand from local buyers. While year-over-year prices have seen a slight correction, the area's strong economic fundamentals and proximity to Burlington continue to support long-term value. Market activity is currently balanced, with homes selling near asking price.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and professionals seeking a balance between suburban living and access to the Burlington employment core, as well as those prioritizing lakefront or rural-adjacent lifestyles.
Median prices moved down 2.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 32 days on market with 3.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.9% · poverty 7.0% — 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 8.3%/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 5.5%/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 05446, Chittenden County VT
Colchester generally experiences low crime rates, consistent with the broader Chittenden County region, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type.
The area is served by the Colchester School District, which is generally regarded as providing high-quality public education with strong community support.
The ZIP code faces moderate risks related to winter weather and potential flooding near Lake Champlain, with standard insurance coverage typically available.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to Burlington, major employers like Saint Michael's College, and ongoing residential development in the Champlain Valley.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal level in Vermont, with rates determined by local school budgets and state-wide education funding formulas.
Residents primarily commute by car toward Burlington and the surrounding Chittenden County employment hubs, with average commute times reflecting regional traffic patterns.
The area features extensive access to Lake Champlain, numerous town parks, and proximity to regional trail networks and shopping centers in Colchester and Burlington.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates and high demand, driven by the presence of Saint Michael's College and the regional workforce.
The economy is anchored by higher education, healthcare, and professional services, with significant employment ties to the nearby Burlington metropolitan area.
Transportation is primarily highway-dependent, with I-89 serving as the main artery for regional connectivity.
Development is focused on infill residential projects and infrastructure improvements to support the growing population in the Champlain Valley.
Parcels are subject to municipal and school district taxes, with specific utility districts providing water and sewer services.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional hazard profiles, including winter storm risks and proximity to water bodies.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov 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.
- Spare Time Colchester4.35 mi
- Get Air Trampoline Park4.19.7 mi
- Monkey Do!4.39.7 mi
- Champy's Fun City4.315.4 mi
- The Great Escape Room Burlington56.2 mi
- Champlain Valley Exposition4.37.3 mi
- ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain4.66.1 mi
- Foam Brewers - Burlington4.76 mi
- Spare Time Colchester4.35 mi
- Higher Ground4.37.3 mi
- Ausable Chasm4.511.5 mi
- Champlain Valley Exposition4.37.3 mi
- Shelburne Farms4.811.7 mi
- ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain4.66.1 mi
- Waterfront Park4.75.9 mi
- Shelburne Museum4.813.3 mi
- ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain4.66.1 mi
- Ethan Allen Homestead Museum and Historic Site4.53.9 mi
- Lake Champlain Causeway4.94.1 mi
- Fleming Museum of Art4.56.2 mi
- Ausable Chasm4.511.5 mi
- Shelburne Farms4.811.7 mi
- Waterfront Park4.75.9 mi
- Causeway Park4.83.1 mi
- Grand Isle State Park4.68.9 mi
- Apple Island Resort4.35.1 mi
- Hero's Welcome4.617.6 mi
- North Hero Marina4.419 mi
- Indian Bay Marina and Restaurant4.812.2 mi
- Plattsburgh Boat Basin4.413.6 mi
- Apple Island Resort4.35.1 mi
- Bluff Point Golf Resort4.411.4 mi
- Kwiniaska Golf Course4.111.9 mi
- Church Street Marketplace4.56.2 mi
- University Mall3.87.3 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.28 mi
- Healthy Living4.47.6 mi
- Shaw's44.7 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 recreational opportunities including boating, fishing, and scenic views.
A major local institution that serves as a cultural and economic anchor for the community.
Deterministic aggregate of 1 researched property in this ZIP (latest reading each) — each property weighs one; per point, properties lacking the value are excluded. Property-level records (taxes, scores, permits) never roll individually.
No county-record distress flags across 1 researched property on the ARED base layer. Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the researched-property base layer (within 12.5%).