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Brattleboro, VT — ZIP 05301

Population: 16,955 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 05301 (Brattleboro, VT) is $349,665 — down 2.3% over the past year. Typical rent runs $1,764/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, icestorm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$349,665

Median home value

-2.3%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$349,665
1-year appreciation
-2.3%
3-year appreciation
-3.0%
5-year appreciation
+9.7%
10-year appreciation
+55.1%
All-time peak (2024-09)
$376,027
House Price Index (state)
433.5 (+3.6% YoY)

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

Market activity

For-sale inventory
49
New listings (monthly)
21

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,764/mo
1-year rent change
+5.1%

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
7
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Schools include
Brattleboro Union High School, Oak Grove School, Green Street School, Academy School, Windham Regional Career Center

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, iceStorm, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 10% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
81.8%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Troy Mills Landfill (23.5 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
53.0°F
Average low
33.0°F
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
14
Days with Good air quality
112
Days with Moderate air quality
7
Highest AQI recorded (year)
95

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
6
Nearest national park
Coltsville National Historical Park (39 mi)
National parks include
Coltsville National Historical Park, New England National Scenic Trail, Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Miller Farm Airfield (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Dillant Hopkins Airport (EEN) (19 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
BRATTLEBORO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, BRATTLEBORO RETREAT
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+55 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,964
Housing built before 1970
54.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.5%
Median annual property tax
$5,551
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
73.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
17,329
Average weekly wage
$1,087
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Education
Annual residential building permits (county)
88

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

How it compares

ZIP 05301State medianUS median
Median home value$349,665$366,555$289,727
Typical rent$1,764/mo$1,966/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$5,551$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 05301?
$349,665.
What is typical rent in ZIP 05301?
Typical rent: $1,764/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 05301?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, iceStorm, lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 05301?
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 05301?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 05301?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 05301?
7 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in ZIP 05301?
Good. Median AQI: 14. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 05301?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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