The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 05452 sells for about $404,200, or $215 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 32 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,553 a month.
ZIP 05452 — Essex
The housing market in 05452 remains competitive due to limited inventory and steady demand from professionals working in the Burlington area. Prices continue to see modest year-over-year growth, supported by a strong local economy and high quality of life. Buyers should expect a fast-paced market with limited room for negotiation on well-priced properties.
This ZIP is ideal for families and professionals working in the Burlington metro area who seek a balance between suburban community living and access to urban amenities.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 32 days on market with 2.8 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 99.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.0% · poverty 7.1% — 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 4.8%/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 4.1%/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 05452, Chittenden County VT
The area is served by the Essex Westford School District, which generally maintains strong academic performance ratings compared to the state average.
The region faces standard New England climate risks, including seasonal flooding near the Winooski River and winter storm impacts; insurance markets remain stable.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Burlington employment core, with ongoing development in mixed-use residential and commercial projects in the Essex Junction area.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal level based on fair market value, with education funding determined by a statewide property tax formula.
Residents typically face a 20-30 minute commute to Burlington, with access primarily via VT-15 and VT-2A; public transit is available through the Green Mountain Transit network.
The area features extensive access to the Winooski River, local parks like Indian Brook Reservoir, and proximity to regional shopping centers and golf courses in the greater Burlington area.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates due to high demand from university students and professionals, with steady upward pressure on rents.
The economy is anchored by the Burlington metro area, with major sectors including education, healthcare, and technology, notably GlobalFoundries in the nearby region.
The area is served by regional bus routes and is within reasonable driving distance of the Burlington International Airport.
Local planning focuses on transit-oriented development and increasing housing density near the downtown core.
Parcels are subject to municipal and school district taxes; specific utility districts may apply for water and sewer services.
Standard property insurance coverage is available; premiums are influenced by regional flood risk assessments.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
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.
- Smugglers' Notch Resort4.517.5 mi
- Spare Time Colchester4.33.4 mi
- Get Air Trampoline Park4.13 mi
- Monkey Do!4.32.7 mi
- The Great Escape Room Burlington55.1 mi
- Stowe Mountain Resort4.216.3 mi
- Champlain Valley Exposition4.30.7 mi
- ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain4.65.5 mi
- Foam Brewers - Burlington4.75.4 mi
- Spare Time Colchester4.33.4 mi
- Shelburne Museum4.810.1 mi
- Shelburne Farms4.89.4 mi
- Champlain Valley Exposition4.30.7 mi
- ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain4.65.5 mi
- Waterfront Park4.75.5 mi
- Shelburne Museum4.810.1 mi
- ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain4.65.5 mi
- Ethan Allen Homestead Museum and Historic Site4.56 mi
- Lake Champlain Causeway4.911.8 mi
- Fleming Museum of Art4.54.3 mi
- Shelburne Farms4.89.4 mi
- Waterfront Park4.75.5 mi
- Causeway Park4.810 mi
- North Beach Park4.66.4 mi
- Leddy Park4.56.9 mi
- Apple Island Resort4.312.6 mi
- Point Bay Marina4.917.2 mi
- Indian Bay Marina and Restaurant4.814.5 mi
- Burlington Harbor Marina4.75.6 mi
- Apple Island Resort4.312.6 mi
- West Bolton Golf Club4.510.7 mi
- Kwiniaska Golf Course4.18 mi
- Church Street Marketplace4.55.1 mi
- University Mall3.84 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.25.6 mi
- Healthy Living4.43.9 mi
- Shaw's43.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Popular area for hiking, swimming, and non-motorized boating.
A central hub for local retail, dining, and community events.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.