The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 05867 sells for about $325,000, or $195 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% 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 $1,450 a month.
ZIP 05867 — Sutton
The housing market in 05867 remains stable with low inventory and steady demand driven by the area's recreational appeal. Prices have seen moderate year-over-year growth, reflecting the limited supply of single-family homes in this rural market.
This area is best suited for outdoor enthusiasts, remote workers seeking a rural lifestyle, and families looking for a quiet, community-focused environment.
Median prices moved up 4.2% 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 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.9% · poverty 13.6% — 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 7.8%/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 4.9%/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 05867, Caledonia County VT
Crime rates in this rural Vermont area are significantly lower than national averages, with property and violent crime incidents being rare.
Schools serving the area are part of the Kingdom East School District, generally characterized by small class sizes and strong community integration.
The area faces moderate risks from winter weather and seasonal flooding near river valleys, with standard insurance coverage typically available.
Economic momentum is driven by tourism, outdoor recreation, and small-scale local businesses, with limited large-scale industrial development.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal level based on fair market value, with education funding primarily sourced through a statewide property tax system.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling to employment hubs in St. Johnsbury or Newport via VT-114 and I-91.
The area is a hub for outdoor recreation, featuring proximity to Burke Mountain for skiing, extensive mountain biking trail networks, and access to local ponds.
The rental market is tight with limited inventory, often influenced by seasonal demand for short-term vacation rentals near recreational amenities.
The local economy is heavily reliant on the tourism and hospitality sectors, supported by the Burke Mountain resort and outdoor recreation industry.
Transportation is almost exclusively private vehicle-based, with I-91 serving as the primary north-south corridor for regional access.
Development is strictly managed by local zoning to preserve the rural character, with focus on sustainable tourism infrastructure.
The Caledonia County appraisal process is managed at the town level, with periodic reappraisals to ensure tax equity.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and municipal assessments, with no major MUD/PID structures common in urban areas.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect the higher costs associated with rural fire protection and winter weather risks.
The state has seen modest net domestic migration gains, particularly from urban centers in the Northeast.
Vermont is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
Vermont requires sellers to provide a property disclosure statement regarding the condition of the home.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov using ZCTA 05867 profile.
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.
- Great Vermont Corn Maze4.811 mi
- Lake Willoughby North Beach4.78.7 mi
- Crystal Lake State Park4.78.8 mi
- The Museum of Everyday Life4.87.8 mi
- Willoughby State Forest4.84.2 mi
- Dog Mountain, Home of Stephen Huneck Gallery4.915.5 mi
- The Parker Pie Company4.610.2 mi
- Bread & Puppet Theater4.86.7 mi
- Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium4.716.3 mi
- The Museum of Everyday Life4.87.8 mi
- Great Vermont Corn Maze4.811 mi
- Crystal Lake State Park4.78.8 mi
- White Caps Campground4.44.4 mi
- Willoughby State Forest4.84.2 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 destination for skiing and mountain biking.
World-class mountain biking and hiking trails.
Large protected area for hunting, fishing, and wildlife viewing.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.