The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 05675 sells for about $650,000, or $285 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 95 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $973 a month.
ZIP 05675 — Washington
The housing market in 05675 is characterized by low inventory and high price points for large-acreage properties, reflecting a niche demand for rural living. Market activity remains slow due to limited supply, with prices showing modest year-over-year growth consistent with broader regional trends.
This ZIP is best suited for those seeking rural privacy, large acreage, and a quiet lifestyle, appealing primarily to remote workers, retirees, and those looking for a retreat from urban centers.
Median prices moved up 2.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 95 days on market with 6.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 7.0% · poverty 3.1% — 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 12.0%/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 5.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 05675, Orange County VT
Crime rates in Washington, VT are generally low, consistent with the rural character of Orange County and significantly lower than national averages.
Schools serving the area are part of the Orange North Supervisory Union, generally characterized by small class sizes and community-focused rural education models.
The area faces typical Vermont climate risks, including seasonal flooding in low-lying areas and heavy winter snow loads, with insurance markets reflecting standard regional hazard profiles.
Economic momentum is driven by small-scale agriculture, forestry, and remote work, with limited large-scale commercial development in the immediate vicinity.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal level based on fair market value, with education funding determined by a statewide property tax system linked to local school district spending.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents typically driving to employment hubs in Barre or Montpelier via state routes.
The area offers extensive access to rural outdoor activities, including hiking, snowmobiling, and proximity to state forests and local trail networks.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand for long-term housing, with limited short-term rental saturation compared to major tourist hubs.
The local economy is anchored by small-scale agriculture, forestry, and local government services, with many residents commuting to larger nearby employment centers.
Development is primarily limited to individual residential projects on private land with no major commercial or infrastructure projects currently reported.
Parcels are subject to local municipal and school district taxes, with no major MUD or PID districts reported.
Property insurance availability is stable, though premiums are influenced by regional wildfire and flood risk assessments.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 05675 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.
Provides extensive hiking and recreational trails for local residents.
Access to regional snowmobile and cross-country ski trails.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.