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White river junc, VT — ZIP 05001

Population: 9,751 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 05001 (White river junc, VT) is $418,711 — up 4.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $405,000 after a median 43 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,966/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, inlandflooding, landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$418,711

Median home value

+4.2%

1-year change

43

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$418,711
1-year appreciation
+4.2%
3-year appreciation
+10.8%
5-year appreciation
+35.0%
10-year appreciation
+93.6%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$419,364
House Price Index (state)
433.5 (+3.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$405,000
Median list price
$275,500
Median price per sqft
$245
1-year sale-price change
+88.4%
Median days on market
43 days
Homes sold (recent period)
7
For-sale inventory
24
Sale-to-list ratio
102.7%
Active listings
5
New listings (monthly)
10

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,966/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,321/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,651/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,140/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,782/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,210/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
100.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
22.9¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$18.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Schools include
Dothan Brook School, Hartford Area Career & Technology Center, Hartford Memorial Middle School, Hartford High School, White River School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, inlandFlooding, landslide, lightning, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 10% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
80.9%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Elizabeth Mine (10.8 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
45.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
34.0°F
Annual precipitation
45.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,868
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,487

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park (8 mi)
National parks include
Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park, Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Lebanon Municipal Airport (LEB) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lebanon Municipal Airport (LEB) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
ALICE PECK DAY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, MT ASCUTNEY HOSPITAL
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+49 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,979
Housing built before 1970
32.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.2%
Median annual property tax
$5,783
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
84.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
18,381
Average weekly wage
$1,100
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
68

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 05001State medianUS median
Median home value$418,711$366,555$289,727
Median sale price$405,000$395,000$325,000
Median days on market43 days90 days51 days
Typical rent$1,966/mo$1,966/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$5,783$4,553$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 05001?
$418,711.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 05001?
$405,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 05001?
Median days on market: 43 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 05001?
Typical rent: $1,966/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 05001?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, inlandFlooding, landslide, lightning, winterWeather.
Is ZIP 05001 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 05001?
Risk to homes is higher than 10% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 05001?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 05001?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 05001?
5 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 05001 walkable?
Walkability index: 8.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 05001?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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