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Brattleboro, VT

Brattleboro, VT.

Population: 16,955 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Brattleboro, VT is $340,490 — down 2.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $380,000 after a median 62 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,619/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with cold wave, ice storm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$340,490

Typical home value

-2.4%

1-year change

62

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$340,490
1-year appreciation
-2.4%
3-year appreciation
-4.1%
5-year appreciation
+8.3%
10-year appreciation
+54.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Sep 2024)
$367,857
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
$380,000
Median list price
$340,000
Median price per sqft
$220
1-year sale-price change
+13.3%
Median days on market
62 days
Homes sold (recent period)
59
For-sale inventory
47
Sale-to-list ratio
98.6%
Active listings
55
New listings (monthly)
17

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,619/mo
1-year rent change
+4.5%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,196/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,304/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,605/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,912/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,425/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
7
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
9.0 : 1
Schools include
Brattleboro Union High School, Oak Grove School, Green Street School, Academy School, Windham Regional Career Center

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, ice storm, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 10% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
81.8%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Troy Mills Landfill (23.5 mi)
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
43.0°F
Average high
53.0°F
Average low
32.0°F
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
15
Days with Good air quality
92
Days with Moderate air quality
7
Highest AQI recorded (year)
117

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

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
6
Nearest national park
Coltsville National Historical Park (39 mi)
National parks include
Coltsville National Historical Park, New England National Scenic Trail, Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Miller Farm Airfield (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Dillant Hopkins Airport (EEN) (19 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
2
Hospitals include
BRATTLEBORO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, BRATTLEBORO RETREAT
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 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)
+55 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1964
Housing built before 1970
54.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.5%
Median annual property tax
$5,551
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
73.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
17,955
Average weekly wage
$1,144
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Education
Annual residential building permits (county)
120

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

How it compares

BrattleboroState medianUS median
Typical home value$340,490$357,701$288,527
Median sale price$380,000$395,000$325,000
Median days on market62 days90 days51 days
Typical rent$1,619/mo$1,950/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$5,551$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 Brattleboro, VT?
$340,490.
What is the median sale price in Brattleboro, VT?
$380,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Brattleboro, VT?
Median days on market: 62 days.
What is typical rent in Brattleboro, VT?
Typical rent: $1,619/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Brattleboro, VT?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, ice storm, lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in Brattleboro, VT?
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 Brattleboro, VT?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Brattleboro, VT?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Brattleboro, VT?
7 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the air quality in Brattleboro, VT?
Good. Median AQI: 15. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Brattleboro, VT?
Regional Price Parity: 98.0 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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