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Swanton, VT — ZIP 05488

Population: 8,469 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 05488 (Swanton, VT) is $358,261 — up 0.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $395,000 after a median 96 days on market. 2 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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$358,261

Median home value

+0.8%

1-year change

96

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$358,261
1-year appreciation
+0.8%
3-year appreciation
+8.1%
5-year appreciation
+29.8%
10-year appreciation
+79.3%
All-time peak (2026-06)
$358,525
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
$395,000
Median list price
$397,000
Median price per sqft
$195
1-year sale-price change
+13.7%
Median days on market
96 days
Homes sold (recent period)
25
For-sale inventory
47
Sale-to-list ratio
98.8%
Active listings
50
1-year forecast
+0.7%
New listings (monthly)
15

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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
Swanton School, Missisquoi Valley Union 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
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
Nearest Superfund site
Plattsburgh Air Force Base (24.7 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
47.0°F
Average high
56.0°F
Average low
39.0°F
Annual precipitation
36.5 in
Annual snowfall
48.8 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
4.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,714
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,268

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
Franklin County State Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Plattsburgh International Airport (PBG) (25 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
CHAMPLAIN VALLEY PHYSICIANS HOSPITAL MEDICAL CTR, NORTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER INC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.6 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
1,975
Housing built before 1970
41.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.5%
Median annual property tax
$4,526
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
78.7%

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 05488State medianUS median
Median home value$358,261$366,555$289,727
Median sale price$395,000$395,000$325,000
Median days on market96 days90 days51 days
Median annual property tax$4,526$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 05488?
$358,261.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 05488?
$395,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 05488?
Median days on market: 96 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 05488?
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 05488?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 05488?
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 05488?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 05488?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 05488?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 05488 walkable?
Walkability index: 4.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 05488?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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