The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 05069 sells for about $250,600, or $143 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 113 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $862 a month.
ZIP 05069 — Ryegate
The housing market in 05069 is characterized by low inventory and steady, modest price appreciation. Demand remains consistent among local buyers and those seeking rural relocation, though the limited number of listings keeps sales volume low.
This ZIP is best suited for retirees, remote workers, and families seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with strong community ties and access to Vermont's natural landscape.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 113 days on market with 6.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
15% 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 0.8% · poverty 11.3% — 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 3.4%/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 3.6%/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 05069, Caledonia County VT
Crime rates in South Ryegate are generally low, consistent with the rural character of central Vermont and significantly below national averages.
Schools serving the area are part of the Blue Mountain Union School District, which provides small-class-size education typical of rural Vermont communities.
The area faces moderate risks from winter weather and seasonal flooding near the Wells River, with standard insurance coverage recommended for property owners.
Economic momentum is driven by local agriculture, small-scale forestry, and remote work, with limited large-scale industrial development in the immediate vicinity.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal and state education fund levels, with rates determined by the local grand list and state-wide education tax formulas.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents typically driving to employment hubs in St. Johnsbury or Barre via US-302 and I-91.
The area offers extensive access to outdoor recreation, including hiking trails, fishing in the Wells River, and proximity to Groton State Forest.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand for long-term housing, with limited short-term rental saturation compared to tourist-heavy Vermont towns.
The local economy is anchored by small businesses, agriculture, and public sector employment, with many residents commuting to larger regional centers.
Public transit is minimal; the area relies on private vehicle travel via state highways and interstate access.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in the ZIP code.
The Caledonia County appraisal process follows state-mandated standards for annual property valuation updates.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and municipal service levies.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect the rural nature of the area and potential for winter-related claims.
Vermont has seen modest net domestic migration gains, particularly from urban centers in the Northeast.
Vermont is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
Sellers are required to provide a property disclosure statement regarding known material defects.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 05069 profile.
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.
- Lake Morey Resort4.519.6 mi
- Dog Mountain, Home of Stephen Huneck Gallery4.918.3 mi
- Thunder Road4.717.7 mi
- Stillwater State Park4.69.2 mi
- Boulder Beach State Park4.88.7 mi
- Owls Head Mt.4.810.7 mi
- Groton State Forest4.89.1 mi
- Historic Haverhill-Bath Covered Bridge4.75.4 mi
- Dog Mountain, Home of Stephen Huneck Gallery4.918.3 mi
- Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium4.716.6 mi
- Riverwalk Covered Bridge4.819.4 mi
- Historic Haverhill-Bath Covered Bridge4.75.4 mi
- Vermont Granite Museum4.619.3 mi
- Ricker Pond State Park4.87 mi
- Stillwater State Park4.69.2 mi
- Boulder Beach State Park4.88.7 mi
- Owls Head Mt.4.810.7 mi
- Groton State Forest4.89.1 mi
- Shaw's4.16.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Large state forest offering hiking, camping, and swimming areas nearby.
Provides local fishing and scenic water access.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.