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Springfield, VT

Springfield, VT.

Population: 9,116 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Springfield, VT is $265,530 — up 3.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $292,250 after a median 65 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,538/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, inlandflooding, landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$265,530

Median home value

+3.2%

1-year change

65

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$265,530
1-year appreciation
+3.2%
3-year appreciation
+15.3%
5-year appreciation
+29.7%
10-year appreciation
+73.0%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$266,310
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
$292,250
Median list price
$282,000
Median price per sqft
$184
1-year sale-price change
+14.6%
Median days on market
65 days
Homes sold (recent period)
20
For-sale inventory
36
Sale-to-list ratio
96.6%
Active listings
44
New listings (monthly)
14

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,538/mo
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
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
River Valley Technical Center, Springfield School District
Schools include
River Valley Technical Center, Riverside Middle School, Elm Hill School, Springfield High School, Union Street School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, inlandFlooding, landslide, lightning, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
C
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 10% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
80.9%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Old Springfield Landfill (2.6 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
46.0°F
Average high
57.5°F
Average low
34.5°F
Annual precipitation
43.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,887
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,570

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park (14 mi)
National parks include
Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park, Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
Hartness State Airport (VSF) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lebanon Municipal Airport (LEB) (23 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
SPRINGFIELD HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+49 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,959
Housing built before 1970
61.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
6.5%
Median annual property tax
$4,988
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
79.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
18,381
Average weekly wage
$1,100
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
68

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

How it compares

SpringfieldState medianUS median
Median home value$265,530$366,555$289,727
Median sale price$292,250$395,000$325,000
Median days on market65 days90 days51 days
Typical rent$1,538/mo$1,966/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,988$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 Springfield, VT?
$265,530.
What is the median sale price in Springfield, VT?
$292,250.
How long do homes take to sell in Springfield, VT?
Median days on market: 65 days.
What is typical rent in Springfield, VT?
Typical rent: $1,538/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Springfield, VT?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, inlandFlooding, landslide, lightning, winterWeather.
Is Springfield, VT in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone C.
What is the wildfire risk in Springfield, VT?
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 Springfield, VT?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Springfield, VT?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Old Springfield Landfill, 2.6 mi.
How many schools serve Springfield, VT?
5 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Springfield, VT walkable?
Walkability index: 6.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Springfield, VT?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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