The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 05655 sells for about $344,090, or $135 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 $1,007 a month.
ZIP 05655 — Hyde Park
The housing market in 05655 remains stable with low inventory and steady demand for rural properties. Prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, supported by limited supply and interest from buyers seeking a quieter lifestyle. Market activity is currently characterized by longer days on market compared to urban centers, reflecting the specific nature of rural real estate transactions.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a rural lifestyle, outdoor enthusiasts, and those working in the local Lamoille County service or tourism sectors.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 112 days on market with 5.8 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 1.0% · poverty 5.9% — 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 5.4%/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
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 05655, Lamoille County VT
Crime rates in the Hyde Park area are generally low, consistent with rural Lamoille County trends and significantly below national urban averages.
Schools serving the area are part of the Lamoille North Supervisory Union, generally characterized by small class sizes and community-focused rural education models.
The area faces moderate risks from seasonal flooding near the Lamoille River and winter weather-related hazards, with standard insurance coverage typically available.
Economic momentum is driven by local tourism, small-scale manufacturing, and proximity to the Stowe mountain resort area, with limited large-scale industrial development.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal level in Vermont, with a statewide education property tax component that varies based on local school district spending.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling toward Morrisville or Stowe for employment; public transit options are extremely limited.
The area offers extensive access to outdoor recreation, including hiking trails, snowmobile paths, and proximity to the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail.
The rental market is tight with low vacancy rates, driven by limited housing stock and demand from seasonal workers and local employees.
The economy is anchored by tourism, education, and small-scale agriculture, with many residents commuting to larger hubs like Morrisville.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use on state routes; there is no significant public transit infrastructure.
Development is strictly managed by local zoning to preserve the rural character, with limited large-scale commercial projects in the pipeline.
The Lamoille County appraisal process follows Vermont's state-mandated standards for property valuation.
Parcels are subject to local municipal taxes and the statewide education property tax.
Property insurance remains stable, though premiums reflect the rural nature of the area and specific hazard risks like flooding.
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 requires sellers to provide a property disclosure statement regarding the condition of the home.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
- Smugglers' Notch Resort4.510.7 mi
- Stowe Mountain Resort4.212.2 mi
- Martell's at the Red Fox4.411.9 mi
- Zenbarn4.619.6 mi
- Smugglers' Notch State Park Campground4.612 mi
- Elmore State Park4.75.3 mi
- Moss Glen Falls4.89.4 mi
- Green River Reservoir State Park4.82.2 mi
- Sterling Gorge Falls4.69.1 mi
- Historic Gold Brook Covered Bridge4.613.2 mi
- The Parker Pie Company4.618.6 mi
- Bread & Puppet Theater4.819.8 mi
- The Museum of Everyday Life4.818 mi
- Historic Grist Mill Covered Bridge4.712.7 mi
- Smugglers' Notch State Park Campground4.612 mi
- Elmore State Park4.75.3 mi
- Sterling Pond Trail4.811.8 mi
- Green River Reservoir State Park4.82.2 mi
- Bingham Falls Parking & Trailhead4.711.9 mi
- Stowe Country Club4.611.5 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A major multi-use recreational trail spanning the region.
A large, scenic reservoir popular for paddling and nature observation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.