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Brandon, VT

Brandon, VT.

Population: 6,015 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Brandon, VT is $315,789 — up 1.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $375,000 after a median 52 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). 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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$315,789

Typical home value

+1.5%

1-year change

52

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$315,789
1-year appreciation
+1.5%
3-year appreciation
-1.6%
5-year appreciation
+17.7%
10-year appreciation
+60.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2024)
$325,956
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
$375,000
Median list price
$382,500
Median price per sqft
$215
1-year sale-price change
-13.8%
Median days on market
52 days
Homes sold (recent period)
19
For-sale inventory
24
Sale-to-list ratio
97.5%
Active listings
32
1-year forecast
-0.7%
New listings (monthly)
8

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)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
10.5 : 1
Schools include
Otter Valley Union High School, Neshobe School

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

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 AE
NFIP flood claims on record
13
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
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
48.0°F
Average high
58.0°F
Average low
38.0°F
Annual precipitation
42.6 in
Annual snowfall
84.9 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
7.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,156
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,632

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park (30 mi)
National parks include
Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park, Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
21
Nearest airport
Mortimer Brown Landing (11 mi)
Nearest major airport
Rutland - Southern Vermont Regional Airport (RUT) (21 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
9
Hospitals include
GLENS FALLS HOSPITAL, CENTRAL VERMONT MEDICAL CENTER, RUTLAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 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
1970
Housing built before 1970
49.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
10.4%
Median annual property tax
$4,278
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
80.4%

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

BrandonState medianUS median
Typical home value$315,789$357,701$288,527
Median sale price$375,000$395,000$325,000
Median days on market52 days90 days51 days
Median annual property tax$4,278$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 Brandon, VT?
$315,789.
What is the median sale price in Brandon, VT?
$375,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Brandon, VT?
Median days on market: 52 days.
What is typical rent in Brandon, VT?
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 Brandon, VT?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, lightning, strong wind, winter weather.
Is Brandon, VT in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Brandon, VT. 13 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Brandon, 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 Brandon, VT?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Brandon, VT?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Brandon, VT?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Brandon, VT walkable?
Walkability index: 7.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Brandon, VT?
Good. Median AQI: 37. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Brandon, VT?
Regional Price Parity: 98.0 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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