The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 05476 sells for about $160,000, or $128 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 98 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,175 a month.
ZIP 05476 — Richford
The housing market in 05476 remains stable with low inventory and modest price appreciation. Market activity is driven by local demand and limited supply, resulting in a balanced seller's market.
This ZIP is best suited for budget-conscious buyers, outdoor enthusiasts, and those seeking a rural lifestyle away from major urban centers.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 98 days on market with 6.2 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
12% 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 9.3% · poverty 16.6% — a mixed stability 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 1.9%/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 1.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 05476, Franklin County VT
Local schools are part of the Franklin Northeast Supervisory Union; performance varies by specific institution within the rural district.
The area faces high flood risk in designated FEMA Zone A06 areas, with moderate radon potential and seasonal ice storm exposure.
Economic momentum is limited, characterized by a rural economy with reliance on local services and regional employment centers in Franklin County.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal level in Vermont, with rates determined by local school budgets and state-wide education funding formulas.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling to regional employment hubs in St. Albans or Burlington via state routes.
The area offers access to rural outdoor recreation including hiking, snowmobiling, and proximity to the Missisquoi River.
The rental market is constrained by limited inventory, with rents often influenced by regional fair-market standards rather than high-density demand.
The local economy is driven by small-scale agriculture, forestry, and local government services.
Public transit is minimal; residents rely on personal vehicles for regional connectivity.
Development is primarily focused on small-scale residential improvements and rural infrastructure maintenance.
Parcels are subject to local municipal and school district taxes; no major MUD/PID structures are prevalent.
Insurance premiums are impacted by regional hazard risks, specifically flood and winter storm exposure.
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.
- Jay Peak Resort4.55.8 mi
- Pump House Indoor Waterpark4.45.8 mi
- Camping des chutes Hunter414.3 mi
- Château Ste-Agnès4.44.3 mi
- Camping des chutes Hunter414.3 mi
- Beat & Betterave - Nanobrasserie & Café4.712.4 mi
- Jay Peak Resort4.55.8 mi
- Pump House Indoor Waterpark4.45.8 mi
- Le Vignoble du Ruisseau - Winery & Cidery4.310.3 mi
- Val Caudalies - Vignoble & Cidrerie4.712.7 mi
- VéloVolant3.95.8 mi
- Mont Sutton4.69.9 mi
- Lac-Brome Museum4.618.3 mi
- Missisquoi County Museum4.618.1 mi
- Au Diable Vert4.25.8 mi
- Sutton Natural Environment Park4.79.6 mi
- VéloVolant3.95.8 mi
- Lake Carmi State Park4.412.4 mi
- S05 - Les Sentier de l'Estrie (Mont Écho et Mont Singer)4.812.3 mi
- Jay Peak Resort4.55.8 mi
- Jay Peak Resort Golf Course4.56 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 fishing and recreational access.
Community green space for local events and recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.