The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 05656 sells for about $345,000, or $205 per square foot.
Prices are up +1.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 62 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $950 a month.
ZIP 05656 — Johnson
The housing market in 05656 remains stable with modest price appreciation driven by limited inventory and steady demand. While the price-to-rent ratio suggests challenges for investors, the area continues to attract buyers seeking a rural lifestyle. Market activity is currently balanced, reflecting broader regional trends in Northern Vermont.
This ZIP is best suited for outdoor enthusiasts, university-affiliated individuals, and those seeking a quiet, rural Vermont lifestyle with access to regional amenities.
Median prices moved up 1.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 62 days on market with 4.5 months of supply — a balanced-paced 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 9.5% · poverty 12.1% — a mixed stability 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 7.2%/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 05656, Lamoille County VT
The area is served by the Lamoille North Supervisory Union, which provides public education for the Johnson community.
The region faces seasonal risks typical of Northern Vermont, including heavy winter snowfall and potential spring flooding near the Lamoille River.
Economic activity is anchored by Vermont State University's Johnson campus and local manufacturing, with limited large-scale infrastructure expansion.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal and state levels, with rates determined by local school district budgets and statewide education property tax formulas.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with VT Route 15 serving as the main artery for travel toward regional employment hubs like Morrisville and Burlington.
The area offers significant outdoor access, including proximity to the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail, local parks, and the Green Mountains for hiking and skiing.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and high demand, partly influenced by the student population at the local university.
The economy is driven by education, small-scale manufacturing, and tourism-related services in the Lamoille Valley region.
Public transit is limited; residents rely heavily on personal vehicles for regional connectivity.
Development is focused on small-scale residential infill and maintenance of existing infrastructure.
Parcels are subject to Lamoille North Supervisory Union school taxes and municipal assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by rural fire protection ratings and winter weather hazard exposure.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ACS tables for ZCTA 05656.
- Smugglers' Notch Resort4.57.2 mi
- Stowe Mountain Resort4.210.9 mi
- Martell's at the Red Fox4.47.2 mi
- Smugglers' Notch State Park Campground4.611.2 mi
- Elmore State Park4.712 mi
- Underhill State Park4.812.3 mi
- Green River Reservoir State Park4.88.9 mi
- Sterling Gorge Falls4.69.3 mi
- Historic Gold Brook Covered Bridge4.616 mi
- Historic Grist Mill Covered Bridge4.76.9 mi
- Rock Art Brewery4.88.9 mi
- Old Red Mill and Craft Shop4.719 mi
- Historic Cambridge Junction Covered Bridge4.86.1 mi
- Smugglers' Notch State Park Campground4.611.2 mi
- Elmore State Park4.712 mi
- Underhill State Park4.812.3 mi
- Sterling Pond Trail4.89.4 mi
- Bingham Falls Parking & Trailhead4.711.3 mi
- Market 3248.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A multi-use recreational trail spanning Northern Vermont.
Major local anchor institution and cultural hub.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.