The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 05857 sells for about $315,789, or $229 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 112 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $810 a month.
ZIP 05857 — Newport Town
The housing market in 05857 is currently stable but cautious, characterized by low inventory and moderate price appreciation. High vacancy rates and limited sales volume suggest a slow-moving market that requires careful consideration for potential buyers and investors.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with strong community ties and access to Vermont's outdoor amenities.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 112 days on market with 6.4 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.0% · poverty 8.6% — 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 6.1%/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 4.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 05857, Orleans County VT
Crime rates in the Newport Center area remain low and are generally consistent with rural Vermont trends, significantly below national averages.
Schools serving the area are part of the North Country Supervisory Union, generally characterized by small class sizes and community-focused rural education models.
The region faces seasonal risks including heavy winter snowfall and potential spring flooding near water bodies, with standard insurance coverage recommended for property owners.
Economic momentum is driven by local agriculture, tourism, and small-scale manufacturing, with limited large-scale industrial development in the immediate ZIP.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal level based on fair market value, with education funding primarily derived from a statewide property tax system.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling to Newport city or nearby regional hubs for employment and services.
The area offers extensive access to outdoor recreation, including proximity to Lake Memphremagog, local hiking trails, and seasonal winter sports facilities.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and steady demand, with a vacancy rate of approximately 17.7% reflecting seasonal housing usage.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, healthcare, and tourism, with Newport city serving as the primary commercial hub for the county.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use, with limited public transit options available in this rural county.
Development is primarily focused on small-scale residential improvements and local infrastructure maintenance.
The Orleans County appraisal process is managed at the municipal level, with periodic reappraisals to ensure tax equity.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and municipal levies, with no major MUD/PID structures common in this region.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by rural fire protection ratings and regional weather-related hazard exposure.
Data retrieved from Census Bureau ZCTA profiles and Orleans County economic reports.
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 Resort4.59.1 mi
- Pump House Indoor Waterpark4.49.2 mi
- Château Ste-Agnès4.414 mi
- The East Side Restaurant & Pub4.45.5 mi
- Tavern on the Hill4.57.2 mi
- Jay Peak Resort4.59.1 mi
- Pump House Indoor Waterpark4.49.2 mi
- Prouty Beach Campground4.45.4 mi
- Old Stone House Museum & Historic Village4.810.7 mi
- Big Falls State Park4.73.8 mi
- Mont Sutton4.616.1 mi
- The Parker Pie Company4.615.8 mi
- Bread & Puppet Theater4.819.5 mi
- Old Stone House Museum & Historic Village4.810.7 mi
- Vale Perkins Municipal Beach4.210 mi
- Big Falls State Park4.73.8 mi
- The Stanstead Stone Circle4.611.7 mi
- Parc Weir Memorial Park4.47.3 mi
- Camping Lac Frontiere4.313 mi
- Jay Peak Resort4.59.1 mi
- Owl's Head4.68.8 mi
- Owl's Head Golf Club4.68.1 mi
- Jay Peak Resort Golf Course4.58.9 mi
- Shaw's4.38 mi
- Price Chopper4.17.7 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 lake offering boating, fishing, and scenic views.
Local golf course serving the Newport area.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.