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Winooski, VT

Winooski, VT.

Population: 8,293 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Winooski, VT is $441,513 — down 1.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $429,000 after a median 17 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,228/month. 3 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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$441,513

Median home value

-1.2%

1-year change

17

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$441,513
1-year appreciation
-1.2%
3-year appreciation
-5.5%
5-year appreciation
+7.3%
10-year appreciation
+51.2%
All-time peak (2023-06)
$467,702
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
$429,000
Median list price
$472,000
Median price per sqft
$273
1-year sale-price change
-10.2%
Median days on market
17 days
Homes sold (recent period)
19
For-sale inventory
12
Sale-to-list ratio
98.6%
Active listings
13
1-year forecast
+0.8%
New listings (monthly)
6

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,228/mo
1-year rent change
+3.8%
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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Winooski Middle School, J. F. Kennedy Elementary School, Winooski High 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
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
2
Nearest Superfund site
Pine Street Canal (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
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
13.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
135
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
21,829
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
15,570

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
38
Nearest airport
Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport (BTV) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport (BTV) (2 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
CHAMPLAIN VALLEY PHYSICIANS HOSPITAL MEDICAL CTR, UNIV. OF VERMONT - FLETCHER ALLEN HEALTH CARE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 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)
-608 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,974
Housing built before 1970
45.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
24.4%
Median annual property tax
$6,802
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
81.3%

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

WinooskiState medianUS median
Median home value$441,513$366,555$289,727
Median sale price$429,000$395,000$325,000
Median days on market17 days90 days51 days
Typical rent$2,228/mo$1,966/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$6,802$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 Winooski, VT?
$441,513.
What is the median sale price in Winooski, VT?
$429,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Winooski, VT?
Median days on market: 17 days.
What is typical rent in Winooski, VT?
Typical rent: $2,228/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Winooski, VT?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, avalanche, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, strongWind.
What is the wildfire risk in Winooski, 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 Winooski, VT?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Winooski, VT?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Pine Street Canal, 2.6 mi.
How many schools serve Winooski, VT?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Winooski, VT walkable?
Walkability index: 13.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Winooski, VT?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Winooski, VT?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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