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Plainfield, VT

Plainfield, VT.

Population: 2,412 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Plainfield, VT is $358,675 — up 0.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $431,873 after a median 93 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with landslide, lightning, winter weather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$358,675

Typical home value

+0.9%

1-year change

93

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$358,675
1-year appreciation
+0.9%
3-year appreciation
-6.0%
5-year appreciation
+8.0%
10-year appreciation
+40.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Sep 2023)
$381,480
House Price Index (state)
457.0 (+7.2% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$431,873
Median list price
$433,070
Median price per sqft
$204
1-year sale-price change
-1.6%
Median days on market
93 days
Homes sold (recent period)
11
For-sale inventory
11
Sale-to-list ratio
96.4%
Active listings
14
1-year forecast
+1.6%
New listings (monthly)
5

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,242/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,363/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,783/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,230/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,343/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
98.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
22.9¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$18.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.18%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.57%

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
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
9.8 : 1
School districts serving the area
Washington Central Unified Union School District #92, Twinfield Union School District #33
Schools include
Calais Elementary School, Twinfield Union School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
landslide, lightning, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
landslide: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Low · heat wave: Relatively Low · ice storm: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
36
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 9% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
74.3%
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 (15.2 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
41.0°F
Average high
54.0°F
Average low
29.0°F
Annual precipitation
41.0 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
6.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,298
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,134

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park (45 mi)
National parks include
Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park, Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
18
Nearest airport
Catamount Airfield (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport (BTV) (40 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
10
Hospitals include
MARY HITCHCOCK MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, COTTAGE HOSPITAL, LITTLETON REGIONAL HEALTHCARE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+58 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1965
Housing built before 1970
56.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
14.1%
Median annual property tax
$4,681
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
64.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
24,884
Average weekly wage
$1,324
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
156

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

How it compares

PlainfieldState medianUS median
Typical home value$358,675$350,708$285,053
Median sale price$431,873$403,632$319,906
Median days on market93 days60 days48 days
Median annual property tax$4,681$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 typical home value in Plainfield, VT?
$358,675.
What is the median sale price in Plainfield, VT?
$431,873.
How long do homes take to sell in Plainfield, VT?
Median days on market: 93 days.
What is typical rent in Plainfield, VT?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,783/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Plainfield, VT?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: landslide, lightning, winter weather.
Is Plainfield, VT in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Plainfield, VT. 36 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Plainfield, VT?
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 Plainfield, VT?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Plainfield, VT?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Plainfield, VT?
2 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Plainfield, VT walkable?
Walkability index: 6.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Plainfield, VT?
Regional Price Parity: 98.0 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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