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Williamstown, VT — ZIP 05679

Population: 3,147 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 05679 (Williamstown, VT) is $307,553 — down 3.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $330,000 after a median 85 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 lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$307,553

Median home value

-3.5%

1-year change

85

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$307,553
1-year appreciation
-3.5%
3-year appreciation
-1.1%
5-year appreciation
+15.8%
10-year appreciation
+69.8%
All-time peak (2024-01)
$327,464
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
$330,000
Median list price
$299,000
Median price per sqft
$184
1-year sale-price change
+11.9%
Median days on market
85 days
Homes sold (recent period)
5
For-sale inventory
6
Sale-to-list ratio
93.2%
Active listings
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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
Williamstown Elementary School, Williamstown Middle/High School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A02
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 10% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
91.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Pike Hill Copper Mine (11.7 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
45.0°F
Average high
52.0°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
52.1 in
Annual snowfall
80.2 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,396
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,671

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park (33 mi)
National parks include
Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park, Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
18
Nearest airport
Sky View Acres Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Edward F Knapp State Airport (MPV) (7 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
CENTRAL VERMONT MEDICAL CENTER, GIFFORD MEDICAL CENTER, VERMONT PSYCHIATRIC CARE HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 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)
+171 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,986
Housing built before 1970
25.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
39.3%
Median annual property tax
$3,850
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
75.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,947
Average weekly wage
$1,027
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
47

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

How it compares

ZIP 05679State medianUS median
Median home value$307,553$366,555$289,727
Median sale price$330,000$395,000$325,000
Median days on market85 days90 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,850$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 05679?
$307,553.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 05679?
$330,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 05679?
Median days on market: 85 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 05679?
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 05679?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning.
Is ZIP 05679 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A02.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 05679?
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 05679?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 05679?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 05679?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 05679 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 05679?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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