The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 05070 sells for about $699,900, or $371 per square foot.
Homes take about 120 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,385 a month.
ZIP 05070 — Strafford
The housing market in 05070 is characterized by low inventory and high-value, large-acreage listings. Market activity is slow, reflecting the rural nature of the area, with prices remaining stable due to limited supply.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a rural, quiet lifestyle, as well as remote workers who prioritize space and natural surroundings over proximity to urban centers.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 120 days on market with 12.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.6% · poverty 10.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 05070, Orange County VT
The area is served by local public schools within the Orange County region, generally characterized by small class sizes and rural community integration.
The region faces typical New England climate risks, including seasonal flooding and winter storm impacts; property insurance remains stable but sensitive to regional hazard profiles.
Economic momentum is driven by local agricultural, educational, and small-business sectors with limited large-scale industrial development.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal level in Vermont, with rates determined by local school district budgets and state-wide education funding formulas.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling to regional employment hubs in the Upper Valley area.
The area features extensive rural trails, access to the Connecticut River valley, and local historic sites, with limited commercial shopping districts.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand for single-family housing, with limited multi-family development.
The local economy is primarily supported by small-scale agriculture, local government, and services, with many residents commuting to the nearby Dartmouth-Hitchcock medical and academic hub.
Public transit is minimal; the area relies on state highway corridors for regional connectivity.
Development is largely restricted to low-density residential and agricultural use, with no major commercial projects currently reported.
The Orange County appraisal process follows Vermont's state-mandated lister system for property valuation.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and municipal service levies.
Property insurance availability is standard for rural Vermont, with premiums influenced by proximity to emergency services and wildfire/flood risk assessments.
Vermont is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
Vermont law requires sellers to provide a property disclosure statement regarding the condition of the home.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ACS tables for ZCTA 05070.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
A landmark site preserving the home of the 19th-century U.S. Senator.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.