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Norwich, VT

Norwich, VT.

Population: 3,463 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Norwich, VT is $816,791 — up 3.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $850,000 after a median 56 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, inland flooding, landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$816,791

Typical home value

+3.9%

1-year change

56

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$816,791
1-year appreciation
+3.9%
3-year appreciation
+4.3%
5-year appreciation
+20.1%
10-year appreciation
+77.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$816,791
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
$850,000
Median list price
$1.32M
Median price per sqft
$331
1-year sale-price change
+5.9%
Median days on market
56 days
Homes sold (recent period)
9
For-sale inventory
7
Sale-to-list ratio
98.3%
Active listings
10
New listings (monthly)
6

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,322/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,329/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,558/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,038/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,128/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
11.3 : 1
Schools include
Marion W. Cross 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, inland flooding, landslide, lightning, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
7
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 10% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
80.9%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Elizabeth Mine (3.2 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
44.0°F
Average high
56.0°F
Average low
33.0°F
Annual precipitation
39.9 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,257
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,559

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park (15 mi)
National parks include
Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park, Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Post Mills Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lebanon Municipal Airport (LEB) (11 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
15
Hospitals include
MARY HITCHCOCK MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, COTTAGE HOSPITAL, LITTLETON REGIONAL HEALTHCARE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 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)
+49 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1982
Housing built before 1970
31.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
14.3%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
85.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
18,332
Average weekly wage
$1,192
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
119

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

How it compares

NorwichState medianUS median
Typical home value$816,791$357,701$288,527
Median sale price$850,000$395,000$325,000
Median days on market56 days90 days51 days
Median annual property tax$10,001$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 Norwich, VT?
$816,791.
What is the median sale price in Norwich, VT?
$850,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Norwich, VT?
Median days on market: 56 days.
What is typical rent in Norwich, VT?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,558/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Norwich, VT?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, inland flooding, landslide, lightning, winter weather.
Is Norwich, VT in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Norwich, VT. 7 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 Norwich, 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 Norwich, VT?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Norwich, VT?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Elizabeth Mine, 3.2 mi.
How many schools serve Norwich, VT?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Norwich, VT walkable?
Walkability index: 6.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Norwich, VT?
Regional Price Parity: 98.0 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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