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Middlebury, VT

Middlebury, VT.

Population: 11,094 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Middlebury, VT is $472,761 — up 1.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $500,000 after a median 98 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,550/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low. Cost of living is 2.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$472,761

Typical home value

+1.0%

1-year change

98

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$472,761
1-year appreciation
+1.0%
3-year appreciation
-0.8%
5-year appreciation
+10.8%
10-year appreciation
+61.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2024)
$484,108
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
$500,000
Median list price
$424,500
Median price per sqft
$258
1-year sale-price change
+2.5%
Median days on market
98 days
Homes sold (recent period)
25
For-sale inventory
24
Sale-to-list ratio
101.1%
Active listings
30
New listings (monthly)
8

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,550/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,139/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,293/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,636/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,954/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,734/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
6
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.7 : 1
School districts serving the area
Patricia Hannaford Career Center, Addison Central Unified Union School District #55
Schools include
Patricia A. Hannaford Career Center, Bingham Memorial School, Mary Hogan School, Middlebury Union High School, Weybridge Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Relatively Low · heat wave: Relatively Low · ice storm: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 12% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
83.4%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
45.0°F
Average high
55.0°F
Average low
35.0°F
Annual precipitation
38.7 in
Annual snowfall
58.6 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)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park (40 mi)
National parks include
Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park, Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
29
Nearest airport
Axinn Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport (BTV) (33 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
PORTER HOSPITAL INC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
33
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)
+56 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1976
Housing built before 1970
41.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.1%
Median annual property tax
$6,721
Mean commute to work
14 min
Households with broadband internet
83.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
13,670
Average weekly wage
$1,221
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
165

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

How it compares

MiddleburyState medianUS median
Typical home value$472,761$357,701$288,527
Median sale price$500,000$395,000$325,000
Median days on market98 days90 days51 days
Typical rent$1,550/mo$1,950/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$6,721$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 Middlebury, VT?
$472,761.
What is the median sale price in Middlebury, VT?
$500,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Middlebury, VT?
Median days on market: 98 days.
What is typical rent in Middlebury, VT?
Typical rent: $1,550/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Middlebury, VT?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level).
What is the wildfire risk in Middlebury, 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 Middlebury, VT?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Middlebury, VT?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Middlebury, VT?
6 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in Middlebury, VT?
Regional Price Parity: 98.0 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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