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South Strafford, VT

South Strafford, VT.

Population: 510 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in South Strafford, VT is $416,854 — down 1.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $350,000 after a median 106 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$416,854

Typical home value

-1.2%

1-year change

106

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$416,854
1-year appreciation
-1.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Nov 2023)
$440,838
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
$350,000
Median price per sqft
$202
Median days on market
106 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
Sale-to-list ratio
93.1%
Active listings
1

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,101/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,378/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,581/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,018/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,140/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
8.4 : 1
Schools include
Newton School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Low · ice storm: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low · strong wind: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 10% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
91.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Elizabeth Mine (2 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
45.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
33.0°F
Annual precipitation
42.5 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
5.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,296
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,259

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park (18 mi)
National parks include
Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park, Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Post Mills Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lebanon Municipal Airport (LEB) (16 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
16
Hospitals include
MARY HITCHCOCK MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, COTTAGE HOSPITAL, LITTLETON REGIONAL HEALTHCARE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 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)
+171 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1981
Housing built before 1970
41.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
29.3%
Median annual property tax
$8,079
Households with broadband internet
84.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,873
Average weekly wage
$1,124
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
46

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

How it compares

South StraffordState medianUS median
Typical home value$416,854$357,701$288,527
Median sale price$350,000$395,000$325,000
Median days on market106 days90 days51 days
Median annual property tax$8,079$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 South Strafford, VT?
$416,854.
What is the median sale price in South Strafford, VT?
$350,000.
How long do homes take to sell in South Strafford, VT?
Median days on market: 106 days.
What is typical rent in South Strafford, VT?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,581/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in South Strafford, VT?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in South Strafford, 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 South Strafford, VT?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near South Strafford, VT?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Elizabeth Mine, 2 mi.
How many schools serve South Strafford, VT?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is South Strafford, VT walkable?
Walkability index: 5.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in South Strafford, VT?
Regional Price Parity: 98.0 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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