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Williamstown, VT — ZIP 05679

Population: 3,147 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 05679 (Williamstown, VT) is $307,093 — down 3.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $372,000 after a median 67 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$307,093

Typical home value

-3.9%

1-year change

67

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$307,093
1-year appreciation
-3.9%
3-year appreciation
-3.9%
5-year appreciation
+11.2%
10-year appreciation
+66.7%
Peak value since 2000 (Jan 2024)
$331,417
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
$372,000
Median list price
$422,000
Median price per sqft
$149
1-year sale-price change
+9.4%
Median days on market
67 days
Homes sold (recent period)
7
For-sale inventory
8
Sale-to-list ratio
99.3%
Active listings
10
New listings (monthly)
3

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,101/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,378/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,581/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,018/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,140/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)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

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
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
10.1 : 1
Schools include
Williamstown Elementary School, Williamstown Middle/High School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Low · ice storm: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low · strong wind: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A02
NFIP flood claims on record
10
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 10% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
91.0%
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 (11.7 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
44.0°F
Average high
56.0°F
Average low
33.0°F
Annual precipitation
39.9 in
Annual snowfall
80.2 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
5.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,396
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,671

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park (33 mi)
National parks include
Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park, Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
18
Nearest airport
Sky View Acres Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Edward F Knapp State Airport (MPV) (7 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
12
Hospitals include
MARY HITCHCOCK MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, COTTAGE HOSPITAL, ALICE PECK DAY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 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)
+171 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1986
Housing built before 1970
25.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
39.3%
Median annual property tax
$3,850
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
75.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,873
Average weekly wage
$1,124
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
46

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

How it compares

ZIP 05679State medianUS median
Typical home value$307,093$357,701$288,527
Median sale price$372,000$395,000$325,000
Median days on market67 days90 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,850$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 ZIP 05679?
$307,093.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 05679?
$372,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 05679?
Median days on market: 67 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 05679?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,581/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 05679?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning.
Is ZIP 05679 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 05679. 10 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A02. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 05679?
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 ZIP 05679?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 05679?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 05679?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 05679 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 05679?
Regional Price Parity: 98.0 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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