The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 05901 sells for about $225,000, or $135 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 142 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $950 a month.
ZIP 05901
The housing market in 05901 is characterized by low inventory and slow turnover, typical of a remote rural town. Prices have seen modest appreciation, driven by limited supply rather than high demand. The market remains stable with little development activity or significant economic shifts.
This area is best suited for those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle, outdoor enthusiasts, or individuals with remote work capabilities who value affordability over proximity to urban centers.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 142 days on market with 9.4 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
8% 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 0.0% — 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 outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 05901, Essex County VT
Crime rates in this rural Essex County area are significantly lower than national averages, with property and violent crime incidents being rare.
Public education is provided by the Canaan Schools, which serve a small student population in a remote, rural setting.
The area faces moderate risks from winter weather and localized flooding near the Connecticut River and Halls Stream.
Economic momentum is limited due to the remote location; the area relies on local services and cross-border trade with Canada.
Property taxes are assessed at the town level in Vermont, with rates determined by local school budgets and municipal spending requirements.
Commuting is primarily by private vehicle, with long drive times to major employment centers in New Hampshire or Vermont.
The area offers extensive access to outdoor recreation, including fishing, hunting, and snowmobiling, with proximity to the Connecticut River.
The rental market is very thin with limited inventory, primarily serving local workers and long-term residents.
The local economy is primarily driven by small-scale services, forestry, and agriculture, with limited industrial presence.
Transportation is entirely dependent on personal vehicles, with no public transit infrastructure available.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently in the pipeline for this rural ZIP code.
The Essex County appraisal process follows Vermont's state-mandated lister system for property valuation.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and municipal levies typical of Vermont towns.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by the remote location and the risk of severe winter weather events.
The state experiences modest net domestic migration, though rural areas like Essex County often see stable or slightly declining populations.
Vermont is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
Vermont law requires sellers to provide a property disclosure statement regarding the condition of the home.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and ACS 5-year profiles.
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.
- Verger La Pommalbonne4.419.7 mi
- Hop Station - Microbrasserie4.710.3 mi
- Foresta Lumina4.611.3 mi
- Camping du Parc de la Gorge de Coaticook4.511 mi
- Parc Harold F. Baldwin (Mont Pinacle)4.710.1 mi
- Beach Lake Lyster4.610.5 mi
- Laurence Park4.410.4 mi
- Beaulne Museum Inc.4.510.3 mi
- Miel Pur Délice4.711.1 mi
- Lieu historique national Louis-S.-St-Laurent4.717.7 mi
- Gorge Park4.711 mi
- Foresta Lumina4.611.3 mi
- Parc Harold F. Baldwin (Mont Pinacle)4.710.1 mi
- Beach Lake Lyster4.610.5 mi
- Laurence Park4.410.4 mi
- Coaticook Golf Club4.69.4 mi
- Tigre Géant4.210.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides fishing, boating, and scenic views along the border.
A key natural feature at the confluence with the Connecticut River.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2024) (within 12.5%).