The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 05858 sells for about $225,000, or $145 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 88 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,150 a month.
ZIP 05858 — Victory
The housing market in 05858 remains stable with limited inventory and steady demand from buyers seeking rural properties. Prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, supported by low supply and consistent interest in the Northeast Kingdom. Market conditions are expected to remain balanced as local economic factors stay consistent.
This area is best suited for those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle, including retirees and remote workers who prioritize outdoor access over urban amenities.
Median prices moved up 3.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 88 days on market with 6.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced 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 19.1% — 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 5.0%/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 3.8%/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 05858, Orleans County VT
Crime rates in this rural area are generally low and stable, consistent with regional trends in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont.
Schools in the area are part of small, rural supervisory unions with limited extracurricular offerings but high teacher-to-student ratios.
The area faces moderate risks from winter weather and seasonal flooding near local waterways; property insurance premiums are influenced by these environmental factors.
Economic momentum is modest, driven primarily by local government, small-scale tourism, and regional agriculture.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal level with a statewide education property tax component; exemptions exist for primary residences under the Vermont Homestead Declaration.
Commutes are primarily by private vehicle, with limited public transit options available for travel to regional employment hubs.
The area offers extensive access to outdoor recreation including hiking, snowmobiling, and proximity to local lakes and state forests.
The rental market is tight with low vacancy rates, driven by limited new construction and demand from local workers.
The economy is anchored by agriculture, forestry, and small-scale manufacturing, with significant employment in local public services.
Transportation is heavily reliant on personal vehicles; major highway access is provided by I-91.
Development is focused on small-scale residential infill and infrastructure upgrades rather than large-scale commercial projects.
The county appraisal district conducts periodic reappraisals to ensure property values align with market trends.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and municipal service fees.
Property insurance markets are stable but sensitive to regional wildfire and winter storm risk profiles.
Net domestic migration has been slightly positive as remote workers seek rural affordability.
Vermont is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
Sellers are required to provide a property disclosure statement regarding known material defects.
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.
- Dog Mountain, Home of Stephen Huneck Gallery4.911.8 mi
- Rialto Theatre4.814.7 mi
- Historic Mount Orne Covered Bridge4.712.3 mi
- Dynamic Cycling Adventures55.3 mi
- Dog Mountain, Home of Stephen Huneck Gallery4.911.8 mi
- Bread & Puppet Theater4.818.1 mi
- Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium4.713.7 mi
- The Museum of Everyday Life4.818.4 mi
- Riverwalk Covered Bridge4.818.9 mi
- Market 32412.4 mi
- Green Mountain Mall3.111.5 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Popular for swimming, fishing, and boating.
Community green space for local events.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.