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Belmont, VT — ZIP 05730

Population: 525 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 05730 (Belmont, VT) is $434,515 — up 4.1% over the past year. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with ice storm, lightning, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$434,515

Typical home value

+4.1%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$434,515
1-year appreciation
+4.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Nov 2023)
$448,668
House Price Index (state)
457.0 (+7.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median list price
$567,450
For-sale inventory
7
Active listings
10
1-year forecast
-0.6%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,170/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,178/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,541/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,836/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,149/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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, lightning, strong wind, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Low · heat wave: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
3
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
Nearest Superfund site
Old Springfield Landfill (19.8 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
46.0°F
Average high
58.0°F
Average low
34.0°F
Annual precipitation
46.9 in
Annual snowfall
75.2 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)
37
Days with Good air quality
283
Days with Moderate air quality
80
Highest AQI recorded (year)
130

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,446
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,747

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park (19 mi)
National parks include
Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park, Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park, Saratoga National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Smith Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Rutland - Southern Vermont Regional Airport (RUT) (10 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
13
Hospitals include
CHESHIRE MEDICAL CENTER, ALICE PECK DAY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, VALLEY REGIONAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 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)
+3 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1989
Housing built before 1970
19.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
33.4%
Median annual property tax
$5,213
Households with broadband internet
97.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
21,659
Average weekly wage
$1,185
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
89

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

How it compares

ZIP 05730State medianUS median
Typical home value$434,515$357,701$288,527
Median annual property tax$5,213$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 05730?
$434,515.
What is typical rent in ZIP 05730?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,541/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 05730?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, lightning, strong wind, winter weather.
Is ZIP 05730 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 05730. 3 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 05730?
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 ZIP 05730?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 05730?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is ZIP 05730 walkable?
Walkability index: 4.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 05730?
Good. Median AQI: 37. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 05730?
Regional Price Parity: 98.0 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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