The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 05454 sells for about $439,000, or $243 per square foot.
Homes take about 52 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,104 a month.
ZIP 05454 — Georgia
The Fairfax housing market remains stable, characterized by a mix of rural residential properties and steady demand from commuters. Limited inventory continues to support pricing, though the market is sensitive to broader regional economic shifts and interest rate trends.
This ZIP is ideal for family buyers and commuters who desire a rural, community-focused lifestyle while maintaining a manageable drive to major employment centers in Chittenden County.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 52 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.1% · poverty 5.4% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 05454, Franklin County VT
Fairfax schools are generally characterized as community-centered, serving the local population within the Franklin County region.
The area is subject to typical northern Vermont climate risks, including winter weather impacts and seasonal flooding potential near the Lamoille River.
Fairfax serves as a bedroom community with steady growth, benefiting from its position between St. Albans and the Burlington employment hub.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal and state education tax levels, with rates determined by local school district budgets and state-wide education funding formulas.
Residents primarily drive alone to work, with an average commute time of approximately 28.2 minutes toward employment centers in Chittenden County and Burlington.
The area offers a rural setting with access to open land, local parks, and proximity to outdoor recreation in northern Vermont, including trails and river access.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and steady demand from those seeking a balance between rural living and proximity to Burlington.
The local economy is largely driven by its role as a residential hub for the broader Burlington-South Burlington metropolitan area, with residents commuting to diverse sectors in Chittenden County.
Transportation is heavily reliant on personal vehicle use, with major highway corridors connecting the town to St. Albans and Burlington.
Development is focused on maintaining a mix of rural land and residential neighborhoods, with limited large-scale commercial projects reported.
Parcels are subject to local municipal and school district taxation, with no major MUD/PID structures reported.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional hazard profiles, including winter storm and flood risks common to northern Vermont.
Data sourced from Data USA and World Population Review profiles for Fairfax, VT.
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 Resort4.514.6 mi
- Spare Time Colchester4.316.1 mi
- Get Air Trampoline Park4.119 mi
- Monkey Do!4.318.7 mi
- The Great Escape Room Burlington518.8 mi
- Stowe Mountain Resort4.217.6 mi
- Champlain Valley Exposition4.315.8 mi
- ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain4.619 mi
- Foam Brewers - Burlington4.718.8 mi
- Spare Time Colchester4.316.1 mi
- Sand Bar State Park4.512.1 mi
- Kill Kare State Park4.78.9 mi
- Historic Grist Mill Covered Bridge4.711.2 mi
- Brewster River Gorge Trailhead4.811.4 mi
- Hard'ack Recreation Area4.77.3 mi
- ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain4.619 mi
- Ethan Allen Homestead Museum and Historic Site4.517.4 mi
- Lake Champlain Causeway4.917 mi
- Fleming Museum of Art4.518.2 mi
- Historic Grist Mill Covered Bridge4.711.2 mi
- Sand Bar State Park4.512.1 mi
- Niquette Bay State Park4.612.1 mi
- Kill Kare State Park4.78.9 mi
- Brewster River Gorge Trailhead4.811.4 mi
- Hard'ack Recreation Area4.77.3 mi
- Apple Island Resort4.313 mi
- Hero's Welcome4.614.8 mi
- North Hero Marina4.415.9 mi
- Burlington Harbor Marina4.718.8 mi
- Champlain Country Club4.510.2 mi
- Market 324.18.9 mi
- Highgate Commons Shopping Center4.29.1 mi
- Saint Albans Shopping Center4.27.5 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides local opportunities for fishing, paddling, and scenic views.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.