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West rutland, VT

West rutland, VT.

Population: 3,229 (Census ACS)

The median home value in West rutland, VT is $271,700 — up 1.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $298,750 after a median 55.5 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 icestorm, lightning, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$271,700

Median home value

+1.4%

1-year change

55.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$271,700
1-year appreciation
+1.4%
3-year appreciation
+8.8%
5-year appreciation
+28.5%
10-year appreciation
+77.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$271,700
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
$298,750
Median list price
$339,000
Median price per sqft
$170
1-year sale-price change
+7.9%
Median days on market
55.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
6
For-sale inventory
10
Sale-to-list ratio
90.8%
Active listings
6
1-year forecast
+0.8%
New listings (monthly)
4

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
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
West Rutland School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 12% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
70.6%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
56.0°F
Average low
34.0°F
Annual precipitation
42.7 in
Annual snowfall
73.4 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)
38
Days with Good air quality
267
Days with Moderate air quality
95
Highest AQI recorded (year)
147

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,372
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,531

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park (26 mi)
National parks include
Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park, Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park, Saratoga National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
18
Nearest airport
Rutland - Southern Vermont Regional Airport (RUT) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Rutland - Southern Vermont Regional Airport (RUT) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
RUTLAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
1.0 / 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)
+3 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,957
Housing built before 1970
59.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
7.1%
Median annual property tax
$3,705
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
78.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
21,487
Average weekly wage
$1,079
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
64

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

How it compares

West rutlandState medianUS median
Median home value$271,700$366,555$289,727
Median sale price$298,750$395,000$325,000
Median days on market56 days90 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,705$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 West rutland, VT?
$271,700.
What is the median sale price in West rutland, VT?
$298,750.
How long do homes take to sell in West rutland, VT?
Median days on market: 55.5 days.
What is typical rent in West rutland, VT?
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 West rutland, VT?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, winterWeather.
Is West rutland, VT in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in West rutland, VT?
Risk to homes is higher than 12% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in West rutland, VT?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near West rutland, VT?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve West rutland, VT?
1 schools (NCES, 2022-23).
Is West rutland, VT walkable?
Walkability index: 6.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in West rutland, VT?
Good. Median AQI: 38. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in West rutland, VT?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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