The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 05072 sells for about $649,000, or $217 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 60 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,850 a month.
ZIP 05072 — Strafford
The Strafford housing market remains tight with very low inventory, keeping prices elevated despite a slow sales pace. Demand is driven by buyers seeking rural properties with significant acreage, often commuting to the nearby Upper Valley employment hub. Market conditions are stable, reflecting the limited supply and consistent interest in the area's lifestyle amenities.
This ZIP is best suited for remote workers, retirees, and families seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with significant acreage, while being within a manageable commute to the Upper Valley employment hub.
Median prices moved up 2.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 60 days on market with 12.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
10% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.0% · poverty 2.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 9.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 05072, Orange County VT
Crime rates in Strafford are consistently low, reflecting the rural character of Orange County and remaining well below both state and national averages.
The area is served by the Newton School (PK-8) and Thetford Academy (9-12), which are generally regarded for their small class sizes and community-focused educational environment.
The region faces moderate risks from seasonal flooding near the Ompompanoosuc River and typical New England winter weather, with property insurance markets remaining stable but sensitive to wildfire risk in heavily forested tracts.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Dartmouth-Hitchcock medical and academic hub in nearby Hanover, NH, with limited local commercial development focused on small-scale agriculture and tourism.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal level in Vermont, with a statewide education property tax component that varies based on local school district spending per pupil.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents typically driving 30-45 minutes to reach major employment centers in the Lebanon-Hanover, NH area.
The area offers extensive access to outdoor recreation, including the Justin Morrill State Historic Site, local hiking trails, and proximity to the Green Mountain National Forest.
The rental market is extremely limited with very low inventory, primarily consisting of single-family homes or accessory dwelling units, leading to high competition for available units.
The local economy is largely supported by the nearby Dartmouth-Hitchcock medical complex and educational institutions in the Upper Valley, alongside local agricultural and forestry operations.
Public transit is virtually non-existent; residents rely on personal vehicles for all transportation needs, with access to I-91 via nearby towns.
Development is strictly managed by local zoning to preserve the rural character, with no major commercial or high-density residential projects currently in the pipeline.
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Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and standard municipal property tax levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by the rural nature of the area, with fire protection ratings varying by distance to local volunteer fire departments.
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Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 05072 profile.
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 well-preserved 19th-century estate and museum.
A landmark building used for town meetings and community events.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.