The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 05344 sells for about $447,000, or $215 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 58 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,650 a month.
ZIP 05344 — Marlboro
The housing market in 05344 is characterized by low inventory and slow turnover, typical of a small, rural Vermont community. Prices have seen modest appreciation, driven by limited supply rather than high transaction volume. The market remains stable, with demand primarily coming from those seeking a rural lifestyle.
This ZIP is best suited for those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle, including retirees and individuals who can work remotely, given the limited local employment base.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 58 days on market with 5.5 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 16.3% · poverty 24.2% — elevated distress and economic pressure.
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 5.1%/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 3.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 05344, Windham County, VT
The area is served by the Windham Southeast Supervisory Union, which generally maintains a strong reputation for academic support in rural Vermont settings.
The region faces moderate risks from seasonal flooding near Sacketts Brook and typical New England winter weather hazards; property insurance remains stable but sensitive to regional climate trends.
Economic momentum is driven by local education and small-scale agriculture, with limited large-scale industrial development.
Property taxes are assessed at the town level in Vermont, with a statewide education tax component; rates are determined by local school district budgets and municipal spending.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with access to I-91 providing routes to Brattleboro and other regional employment hubs.
The area features access to Sacketts Brook, local hiking trails, and proximity to the Putney Mountain area for outdoor recreation.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand, often influenced by the presence of local educational institutions.
The local economy is anchored by education and small-scale agricultural enterprises, with significant reliance on the broader Windham County labor market.
Transportation is primarily via private vehicle, with I-91 serving as the main artery for regional connectivity.
Development is largely focused on small-scale residential improvements and preservation of rural character.
Parcels are subject to local municipal and school district taxes, with no major MUD/PID structures typical of urban areas.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire and flood risk assessments common to rural Vermont.
Data retrieved from Census Bureau ZCTA profiles and World Population Review.
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.
- Santa's Land USA4.315.2 mi
- The Stone Church4.97.3 mi
- Terrazza4.617.7 mi
- Monadnock Speedway4.717.6 mi
- Madame Sherri Forest4.79.4 mi
- Retreat Farm4.76.9 mi
- Fort Dummer State Park4.57.4 mi
- Historic Creamery Covered Bridge4.66 mi
- Historic Dummerston Covered Bridge4.86.9 mi
- Historic Creamery Covered Bridge4.66 mi
- Poet's Seat Tower4.619.4 mi
- Historic Dummerston Covered Bridge4.86.9 mi
- Brattleboro Museum & Art Center4.67.5 mi
- Great Falls Discovery Center4.719 mi
- Madame Sherri Forest4.79.4 mi
- The Marina4.27.4 mi
- Molly Stark State Park4.75.7 mi
- Retreat Farm4.76.9 mi
- Fort Dummer State Park4.57.4 mi
- Mount Snow Grand Summit Resort4.512 mi
- Shaw's3.98.1 mi
- Runnings4.57.9 mi
- Putney Food Co-op4.511.7 mi
- Market 323.97.1 mi
- Wilmington Antique and Flea Market4.37.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A scenic brook running through the downtown area.
Popular local hiking destination with panoramic views.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.