The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 05494 sells for about $552,500, or $245 per square foot.
Prices are down 7% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 31 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,561 a month.
ZIP 05494 — Westford
Williston remains a high-value, competitive market driven by its status as a central hub in Chittenden County. While year-over-year prices have seen a slight correction, the market maintains a tight supply of inventory and consistent demand from buyers seeking suburban living near Burlington.
This area is ideal for families and professionals working in the Burlington metro area who desire suburban amenities, newer housing stock, and proximity to major retail centers.
Median prices moved down 7.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 31 days on market with 3.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
1% 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 4.4% · poverty 2.7% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 05495, Chittenden County, VT
The area is served by the Champlain Valley School District, which is generally well-regarded within the region.
The area faces standard New England climate risks, including winter storm exposure and occasional seasonal flooding in low-lying areas.
Williston serves as a major retail and employment hub for Chittenden County, featuring significant commercial development along the Route 2 and I-89 corridors.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal and state education levels; Vermont utilizes a statewide education property tax system with income-based adjustments for primary residents.
Located just east of Burlington, the area offers convenient access to I-89, making it a primary bedroom community for the Burlington employment core.
Residents have access to extensive local parks, the Williston Community Park, and proximity to the recreational amenities of Lake Champlain and the Green Mountains.
The rental market is characterized by tight supply and high demand, typical of the broader Burlington metropolitan area.
The economy is anchored by retail, professional services, and its role as a central logistics and commercial hub for Chittenden County.
The area is highly accessible via I-89 and US Route 2, serving as a primary transit corridor between Burlington and the surrounding suburbs.
Ongoing development focuses on mixed-use residential and commercial expansion to support the growing population of the Burlington metro area.
Parcels are subject to municipal and state education taxes; specific utility districts may apply depending on the development.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns, including heavy snow loads and wind exposure.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA profiles and local market aggregators.
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 Resort4.511.1 mi
- Spare Time Colchester4.311.2 mi
- Get Air Trampoline Park4.113 mi
- Monkey Do!4.312.6 mi
- The Great Escape Room Burlington514 mi
- Stowe Mountain Resort4.212.6 mi
- Champlain Valley Exposition4.310 mi
- ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain4.614.3 mi
- Foam Brewers - Burlington4.714.1 mi
- Spare Time Colchester4.311.2 mi
- Champlain Valley Exposition4.310 mi
- Spare Time Colchester4.311.2 mi
- Essex Cinemas4.48.4 mi
- Majestic 104.112.8 mi
- Underhill State Park4.810 mi
- ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain4.614.3 mi
- Ethan Allen Homestead Museum and Historic Site4.513.3 mi
- Lake Champlain Causeway4.915.4 mi
- Fleming Museum of Art4.513.3 mi
- Historic Grist Mill Covered Bridge4.79 mi
- Underhill State Park4.810 mi
- Sterling Pond Trail4.811.2 mi
- Maple Street Park and Pool4.610.1 mi
- Sand Bar State Park4.511.5 mi
- Niquette Bay State Park4.69.4 mi
- Apple Island Resort4.312.9 mi
- Hero's Welcome4.619.7 mi
- Burlington Harbor Marina4.714.2 mi
- Apple Island Resort4.312.9 mi
- West Bolton Golf Club4.512.9 mi
- Shaw's411.3 mi
- Shaw's4.112.7 mi
- Market 3247.8 mi
- Essex Experience4.28.4 mi
- Misery Loves Co.4.612.4 mi
- Burlington International Airport412.2 mi
- Plattsburgh International Airport4.222.8 mi
- Green valley taxi - BTV -Airport Taxi510.7 mi
- 89 TAXI - Airport taxi - BTV shuttle4.912.8 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 sports fields and recreational space.
A major regional retail and dining destination.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.