The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 05837 sells for about $324,000, or $195 per square foot.
Prices are down 13.4% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 50 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,712 a month.
ZIP 05837 — East Haven
The housing market in the 05837 area is currently experiencing a period of price correction following previous growth. Limited inventory and a low volume of closed sales suggest a cautious market environment for both buyers and sellers. Figures are based on regional data for the Derby area as specific ZCTA-level market reports are limited.
This area is best suited for outdoor enthusiasts, retirees, and families seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with access to Vermont's natural amenities.
Median prices moved down 13.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 50 days on market with 6.1 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
6% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 94.3% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.0% · poverty 13.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 05837
Schools in the region are generally characterized by small class sizes and community-focused rural education models.
The area faces typical New England climate risks, including heavy winter snow loads and potential for seasonal flooding near water bodies.
Economic momentum is driven by local tourism, agriculture, and proximity to the Canadian border, with limited large-scale industrial development.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal level in Vermont, with rates determined by local school district budgets and state-wide education funding formulas.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling to nearby employment hubs like Newport or across the border for work.
The area offers extensive access to outdoor recreation, including lake activities on Derby Pond and Salem Lake, hiking trails, and proximity to regional golf courses.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand, often influenced by seasonal workers and limited multi-family housing stock.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, small-scale manufacturing, and tourism-related services.
Transportation is heavily reliant on personal vehicles, with limited public transit infrastructure available in this rural region.
Development is largely focused on small-scale residential projects and improvements to existing infrastructure.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and municipal levies common to Vermont towns.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by rural fire response times and regional weather-related hazard exposure.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov for ZCTA 05837.
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.
- Dog Mountain, Home of Stephen Huneck Gallery4.919.6 mi
- Rialto Theatre4.816.5 mi
- Brighton State Park4.79.2 mi
- Dynamic Cycling Adventures58.3 mi
- Dog Mountain, Home of Stephen Huneck Gallery4.919.6 mi
- Bread & Puppet Theater4.819.8 mi
- Weeks State Park4.718.6 mi
- Historic Mount Orne Covered Bridge4.716.2 mi
- Historic Stark Covered Bridge4.818.9 mi
- Brighton State Park4.79.2 mi
- White Caps Campground4.412.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides significant recreational opportunities including fishing and boating.
A major local water feature known for scenic views and water-based recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.