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Worcester, VT

Worcester, VT.

Population: 1,149 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Worcester, VT is $394,212 — down 7.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $267,625 after a median 138 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 landslide, lightning, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$394,212

Median home value

-7.9%

1-year change

138

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$394,212
1-year appreciation
-7.9%
3-year appreciation
-22.0%
5-year appreciation
-13.3%
All-time peak (2023-11)
$510,853
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
$267,625
Median list price
$549,000
Median price per sqft
$128
1-year sale-price change
-35.1%
Median days on market
138 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
5
Sale-to-list ratio
86.9%
Active listings
5
1-year forecast
-0.6%

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
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Doty Memorial School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
landslide, lightning, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
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
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
44.0°F
Average high
53.0°F
Average low
35.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.8 in
Annual snowfall
118.2 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
5.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,649
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,561

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park (53 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
23
Nearest airport
Two Tails Airport (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Edward F Knapp State Airport (MPV) (13 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
CENTRAL VERMONT MEDICAL CENTER, VERMONT PSYCHIATRIC CARE HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 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)
+58 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,978
Housing built before 1970
34.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.8%
Median annual property tax
$4,764
Households with broadband internet
68.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
25,135
Average weekly wage
$1,209
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
102

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

How it compares

WorcesterState medianUS median
Median home value$394,212$366,555$289,727
Median sale price$267,625$395,000$325,000
Median days on market138 days90 days51 days
Median annual property tax$4,764$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 Worcester, VT?
$394,212.
What is the median sale price in Worcester, VT?
$267,625.
How long do homes take to sell in Worcester, VT?
Median days on market: 138 days.
What is typical rent in Worcester, 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 Worcester, VT?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: landslide, lightning, winterWeather.
Is Worcester, VT in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Worcester, 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 Worcester, VT?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Worcester, VT?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Worcester, VT?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Worcester, VT walkable?
Walkability index: 5.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Worcester, VT?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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