The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 05851 sells for about $249,000, or $118 per square foot.
Homes take about 84 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,097 a month.
ZIP 05851 — Lyndon
The housing market in 05851 is characterized by low inventory and stable pricing, typical of a rural Vermont community. Demand remains steady, though limited by the small number of active listings and the specialized nature of the local economy.
This ZIP is best suited for outdoor enthusiasts, families seeking a rural lifestyle, and those employed in the local education or healthcare sectors.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 84 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 1.2% · poverty 12.4% — 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 6.2%/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 5.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 05851, Caledonia County VT
The area is served by the Caledonia Central Supervisory Union, with local schools generally reflecting the rural character of the Northeast Kingdom.
The region faces typical New England seasonal risks, including heavy winter snow loads and potential spring flooding near the Passumpsic River.
Economic momentum is driven by local education, healthcare, and small-scale manufacturing, with limited large-scale industrial development.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal level with a statewide education tax component; Vermont utilizes a complex income-sensitivity adjustment for primary residences.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling to nearby St. Johnsbury or Lyndon for employment and services.
The area offers extensive access to outdoor recreation, including Burke Mountain for skiing, VAST snowmobile trails, and proximity to the Passumpsic River.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand, often driven by the student population and seasonal workers.
The economy is anchored by Northern Vermont University, local healthcare providers, and tourism-related services.
Transportation is limited to regional highway access via I-91; public transit is minimal.
Development is largely focused on small-scale residential infill and maintenance of existing infrastructure.
Parcels are subject to local municipal and school district taxes, with no major MUD/PID structures.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by rural fire protection ratings and winter weather exposure.
Data retrieved from Census Bureau ACS 5-year profiles for ZCTA 05851.
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.
- Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium4.78.7 mi
- Great Vermont Corn Maze4.82.7 mi
- The Museum of Everyday Life4.89.4 mi
- Gold Crown Lanes4.68.3 mi
- Star Theatre4.58.9 mi
- Dog Mountain, Home of Stephen Huneck Gallery4.98.6 mi
- The Parker Pie Company4.615 mi
- Bread & Puppet Theater4.811.2 mi
- Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium4.78.7 mi
- The Museum of Everyday Life4.89.4 mi
- Dog Mountain, Home of Stephen Huneck Gallery4.98.6 mi
- Great Vermont Corn Maze4.82.7 mi
- White Caps Campground4.412.7 mi
- Willoughby State Forest4.812.3 mi
- Lamoille Valley Rail Trail Parking4.69.4 mi
- Market 3247.2 mi
- Green Mountain Mall3.16.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Major regional destination for winter sports and summer mountain biking.
Provides local fishing, kayaking, and scenic value.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.