The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 05077 sells for about $649,000, or $217 per square foot.
Homes take about 120 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,298 a month.
ZIP 05077 — Topsham
The housing market in Strafford is characterized by low inventory and a rural, high-value property profile. Market activity is sparse, with few closed sales and limited rental availability, reflecting a stable but quiet residential environment.
This area is best suited for those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle, including remote workers or retirees who value privacy and natural surroundings over proximity to urban employment centers.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 120 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
0% 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 0.5% · poverty 14.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 05072, Orange County VT
The area features rural landscapes, historic sites like the Strafford Town House, and access to outdoor recreation in the surrounding Green Mountains region.
The rental market is extremely limited with very low inventory, primarily consisting of single-family homes.
The local economy is primarily rural and small-town based, with limited major industrial or corporate presence.
Data sourced from Point2Homes demographic reports.
A historic 1799 building that serves as a central community landmark.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.