Franklin County, Vermont Housing Market
In Franklin County, Vermont, the median home value is $306,700, with a median monthly rent of $1,180. This places Franklin County at #590 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #5 within Vermont.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $1,184
- Establishments: 1,520
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 161
- Multi-family: 48
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 23,318 (avg $72,011)
- Outflow: 21,947 (avg $71,986)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 3 active ZIP codes in Franklin County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 05454 | 305.0 | +7.10% | 2025 |
| 2 | 05488 | 303.6 | +7.70% | 2025 |
| 3 | 05478 | 314.0 | +5.72% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Franklin County | Vermont Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $306,700 | $292,950 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,180 | $1,131 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 77.4% | 77.1% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 21.7 | 21.4 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Franklin County is 4.7% above the Vermont state average and 34.7% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,180/month is 4.3% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 21.7, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Franklin County has an owner-occupancy rate of 77.4%, compared to 77.1% in Vermont and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more homeowner-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fannin County | Georgia | $306,600 | $900 |
| Crow Wing County | Minnesota | $306,800 | $971 |
| Powell County | Montana | $306,500 | $820 |
| Dickson County | Tennessee | $306,400 | $1,015 |
| Hood County | Texas | $306,400 | $1,428 |
Other Counties in Vermont
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamoille County | $304,700 | $1,160 | 72.9% |
| Washington County | $315,000 | $1,163 | 73.7% |
| Windsor County | $296,400 | $1,118 | 74.8% |
| Bennington County | $279,900 | $1,109 | 73.7% |
| Windham County | $279,600 | $1,056 | 73.9% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).