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Castleton, VT

Castleton, VT.

Population: 3,651 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Castleton, VT is $314,740 — up 4.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $447,500 after a median 9 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 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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$314,740

Typical home value

+4.6%

1-year change

9

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$314,740
1-year appreciation
+4.6%
3-year appreciation
+2.7%
5-year appreciation
+24.6%
10-year appreciation
+75.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2026)
$314,928
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
$447,500
Median list price
$387,450
Median price per sqft
$460
1-year sale-price change
+17.8%
Median days on market
9 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
22
Sale-to-list ratio
92.8%
Active listings
18
1-year forecast
-0.6%
New listings (monthly)
7

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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.2 : 1
Schools include
Castleton Elementary 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 A
NFIP flood claims on record
6
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
43.0°F
Average high
52.0°F
Average low
33.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.0 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
12.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
654
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,086
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,159

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park (32 mi)
National parks include
Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park, Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park, Saratoga National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
Mortimer Brown Landing (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Rutland - Southern Vermont Regional Airport (RUT) (13 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
10
Hospitals include
GLENS FALLS HOSPITAL, SARATOGA HOSPITAL, FOUR WINDS OF SARATOGA
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.6 / 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
1975
Housing built before 1970
37.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.4%
Median annual property tax
$3,083
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
63.7%

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

CastletonState medianUS median
Typical home value$314,740$357,701$288,527
Median sale price$447,500$395,000$325,000
Median days on market9 days90 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,083$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 Castleton, VT?
$314,740.
What is the median sale price in Castleton, VT?
$447,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Castleton, VT?
Median days on market: 9 days.
What is typical rent in Castleton, 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 Castleton, VT?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, lightning, strong wind, winter weather.
Is Castleton, VT in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Castleton, VT. 6 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Castleton, 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 Castleton, VT?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Castleton, VT?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Castleton, VT?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Castleton, VT walkable?
Walkability index: 12.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Castleton, VT?
Good. Median AQI: 37. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Castleton, VT?
Regional Price Parity: 98.0 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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