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Bridgewater, VT — ZIP 05034

Population: 180 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 05034 (Bridgewater, VT) is $507,642 — up 4.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $716,250 after a median 292 days on market. 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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$507,642

Median home value

+4.8%

1-year change

292

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$507,642
1-year appreciation
+4.8%
All-time peak (2025-12)
$529,028
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
$716,250
Median list price
$500,000
Median price per sqft
$156
Median days on market
292 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
92.4%
Active listings
3

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

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)

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
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 (21.7 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
43.0°F
Average high
52.0°F
Average low
34.0°F
Annual precipitation
52.2 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)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park (5 mi)
National parks include
Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park, Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Smith Airport (16 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lebanon Municipal Airport (LEB) (16 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Hospitals include
MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
36
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
1,976
Housing built before 1970
39.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.5%
Median annual property tax
$3,500
Households with broadband internet
100.0%

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 05034State medianUS median
Median home value$507,642$366,555$289,727
Median sale price$716,250$395,000$325,000
Median days on market292 days90 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,500$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 05034?
$507,642.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 05034?
$716,250.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 05034?
Median days on market: 292 days.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 05034?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, inlandFlooding, landslide, lightning, winterWeather.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 05034?
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 05034?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 05034?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 05034?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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