The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 05847 sells for about $245,000, or $142 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 84 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $945 a month.
ZIP 05847 — Lowell
The housing market in 05847 remains stable with low inventory and modest price appreciation. Demand is driven by local residents and remote workers seeking rural lifestyle, though limited supply keeps sales volume low.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle, outdoor enthusiasts, and remote workers looking for affordability compared to urban centers.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 84 days on market with 6.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced 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 14.5% · poverty 9.6% — 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 4.5%/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 3.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 05847, Orleans County VT
Crime rates in this rural Vermont area are significantly lower than national averages, with property and violent crime incidents remaining rare.
Schools serving this area are part of small, rural supervisory unions that generally maintain high student-to-teacher ratios and community-focused educational environments.
The area faces moderate risks from seasonal flooding near river valleys and heavy winter weather, with property insurance premiums reflecting standard regional hazard profiles.
Economic momentum is driven by small-scale tourism, local agriculture, and remote work, with limited large-scale industrial or commercial development.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal level with a statewide education property tax component; rates are determined by local school district budgets and municipal grand lists.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling to regional employment hubs in larger towns via state highways.
The area offers extensive access to outdoor recreation, including hiking trails, fishing in local streams, and proximity to seasonal ski resorts.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand for long-term housing, with limited turnover and minimal short-term rental saturation.
The local economy is anchored by tourism, small-scale manufacturing, and agricultural operations, with a high reliance on regional service sectors.
Development is primarily focused on small-scale residential renovations and infrastructure maintenance rather than large-scale commercial projects.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and municipal assessments, with no major MUD or PID structures present.
Insurance markets are stable, though premiums are influenced by the high cost of winter-related property damage and rural fire response times.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov 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 Resort4.510.6 mi
- Pump House Indoor Waterpark4.410.6 mi
- Château Ste-Agnès4.417.3 mi
- The East Side Restaurant & Pub4.416.3 mi
- Tavern on the Hill4.517.9 mi
- Charlmont Restaurant3.816 mi
- Jay Peak Resort4.510.6 mi
- Pump House Indoor Waterpark4.410.6 mi
- Green River Reservoir State Park4.812 mi
- Jay State Forest4.810.2 mi
- The Parker Pie Company4.612.1 mi
- Bread & Puppet Theater4.815.6 mi
- The Museum of Everyday Life4.816.1 mi
- Rock Art Brewery4.817.5 mi
- Old Stone House Museum & Historic Village4.814.8 mi
- Green River Reservoir State Park4.812 mi
- Jay State Forest4.810.2 mi
- Jay Peak Resort4.510.6 mi
- Jay Peak Resort Golf Course4.510.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Major regional ski and four-season resort located nearby.
Provides extensive hiking access through the Green Mountains.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.