The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 05641 sells for about $319,000, or $165 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 $1,127 a month.
ZIP 05641 — Barre
The 05641 housing market is characterized by moderate price growth and limited inventory, reflecting broader trends in central Vermont. While home prices remain relatively accessible, high interest rates and maintenance costs for older housing stock continue to temper buyer activity. The market is currently stable, with demand driven primarily by local residents rather than speculative investment.
This ZIP is best suited for local workers and families seeking a more affordable entry point into the Vermont housing market compared to larger regional hubs.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 58 days on market with 4.1 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.6% · poverty 10.1% — 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 6.9%/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 5.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 05641, Vermont
Public schools in the Barre area generally receive mixed performance ratings, with local districts focusing on foundational education and community-based programming.
The area faces seasonal risks typical of central Vermont, including heavy winter snowfall and potential spring flooding along local river corridors.
Economic momentum is driven by local government, healthcare, and small-scale manufacturing, with limited large-scale commercial development currently underway.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal level in Vermont, with rates determined by local school district budgets and state-wide education funding formulas.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling via VT-14 and US-302 toward employment hubs in Barre City and Montpelier.
The area offers access to local parks, hiking trails, and proximity to the Green Mountains, with basic shopping and dining concentrated in the Barre urban core.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand and limited inventory, with investors facing challenges in achieving positive cash flow due to maintenance and vacancy costs.
The economy is anchored by public sector employment, healthcare services, and the legacy granite industry, with a mix of small businesses and regional retail.
Transportation relies on state highway corridors; public transit is limited to regional bus services connecting Barre to Montpelier.
Development is largely focused on small-scale residential infill and maintenance of existing infrastructure.
Parcels are subject to local municipal and school district taxes, with no major MUD/PID structures common in this region.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire and flood risk assessments, with standard coverage available through major carriers.
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.
- Twin City Family Fun Center4.22.2 mi
- The Reservoir4.415.4 mi
- Thunder Road4.71.9 mi
- Silloway Maple518.5 mi
- Zenbarn4.615.3 mi
- Vermont State House4.75.5 mi
- Hubbard Park4.75.7 mi
- Twin City Family Fun Center4.22.2 mi
- Allis State Park4.712.4 mi
- Stillwater State Park4.612.8 mi
- Historic Gold Brook Covered Bridge4.618.5 mi
- Vermont Historical Society Museum4.65.4 mi
- Vermont Granite Museum4.60.9 mi
- Historic Waitsfield Covered Bridge4.715.6 mi
- Northfield Falls Covered Bridge4.87.4 mi
- Ricker Pond State Park4.813 mi
- Hubbard Park4.75.7 mi
- North Branch Nature Center4.86.6 mi
- Allis State Park4.712.4 mi
- Stillwater State Park4.612.8 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 green space and recreational facilities.
Highlights the region's historical granite industry.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.