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Westford, VT — ZIP 05494

Population: 1,603 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 05494 (Westford, VT) is $533,456 — down 0.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $550,000 after a median 3 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with lightning, avalanche, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$533,456

Median home value

-0.3%

1-year change

3

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$533,456
1-year appreciation
-0.3%
3-year appreciation
+3.5%
5-year appreciation
+15.5%
10-year appreciation
+51.7%
All-time peak (2025-12)
$544,005
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
$550,000
Median list price
$574,900
Median price per sqft
$332
1-year sale-price change
+9.5%
Median days on market
3 days
Homes sold (recent period)
5
For-sale inventory
7
Sale-to-list ratio
104.7%
Active listings
6
1-year forecast
+0.5%

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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Westford Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, avalanche, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 9% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
51.8%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Commerce Street Plume (12.2 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
48.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
39.0°F
Annual precipitation
39.6 in
Annual snowfall
86.2 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
259
Days with Moderate air quality
100
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
160

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,070
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,947

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
31
Nearest airport
Davis Private Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport (BTV) (12 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
UNIV. OF VERMONT - FLETCHER ALLEN HEALTH CARE, NORTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER INC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 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)
-608 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,982
Housing built before 1970
28.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.7%
Median annual property tax
$6,402
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
89.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
86,541
Average weekly wage
$1,353
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
261

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

How it compares

ZIP 05494State medianUS median
Median home value$533,456$366,555$289,727
Median sale price$550,000$395,000$325,000
Median days on market3 days90 days51 days
Median annual property tax$6,402$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 05494?
$533,456.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 05494?
$550,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 05494?
Median days on market: 3 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 05494?
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 05494?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, avalanche, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, strongWind.
Is ZIP 05494 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 05494?
Risk to homes is higher than 9% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 05494?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 05494?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 05494?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 05494 walkable?
Walkability index: 6.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 05494?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 05494?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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