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Richford, VT — ZIP 05476

Population: 3,218 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 05476 (Richford, VT) is $262,007 — down 0.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $160,000 after a median 98 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with icestorm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$262,007

Median home value

-0.4%

1-year change

98

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$262,007
1-year appreciation
-0.4%
3-year appreciation
+4.1%
5-year appreciation
+26.9%
10-year appreciation
+72.4%
All-time peak (2025-08)
$263,129
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
$160,000
Median list price
$289,000
Median price per sqft
$76
1-year sale-price change
-47.4%
Median days on market
98 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
15
Sale-to-list ratio
96.4%
Active listings
14
1-year forecast
+0.4%

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

Rents

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
3
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
Northern Mountain Valley Unified Union School District #85, Enosburgh-Richford Unified Union School District #88
Schools include
Berkshire Elementary School, Richford Elementary School, Richford Junior/Senior High School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A06
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 7% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
73.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
44.0°F
Average high
56.0°F
Average low
32.0°F
Annual precipitation
42.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
4b (extreme annual low -25 to -20°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
707
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,055

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
8
Nearest airport
Douglas Field (13 mi)
Nearest major airport
Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport (BTV) (42 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
NORTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER INC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Poor (3.5 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+280 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,965
Housing built before 1970
53.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
10.3%
Median annual property tax
$3,300
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
72.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
13,345
Average weekly wage
$1,098
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
94

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

How it compares

ZIP 05476State medianUS median
Median home value$262,007$366,555$289,727
Median sale price$160,000$395,000$325,000
Median days on market98 days90 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,300$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 05476?
$262,007.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 05476?
$160,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 05476?
Median days on market: 98 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 05476?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,140/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 05476?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning.
Is ZIP 05476 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A06.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 05476?
Risk to homes is higher than 7% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 05476?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 05476?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 05476?
3 schools (2 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 05476 walkable?
Walkability index: 6.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 05476?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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