Windham County, Vermont Housing Market
In Windham County, Vermont, the median home value is $279,600, with a median monthly rent of $1,056. This places Windham County at #732 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #9 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: $1,144
- Establishments: 2,410
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 115
- Multi-family: 5
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 20,901 (avg $73,142)
- Outflow: 19,296 (avg $71,939)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 4 active ZIP codes in Windham County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 05101 | 307.3 | +1.57% | 2025 |
| 2 | 05143 | 284.4 | +3.36% | 2025 |
| 3 | 05301 | 262.0 | +5.17% | 2025 |
| 4 | 05356 | 212.7 | +15.46% | 2022 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Windham County | Vermont Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $279,600 | $292,950 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,056 | $1,131 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 73.9% | 77.1% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 22.1 | 21.4 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Windham County is 4.6% below the Vermont state average and 22.8% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,056/month is 6.6% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 22.1, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Windham County has an owner-occupancy rate of 73.9%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension Parish | Louisiana | $279,600 | $1,318 |
| Marshall County | Tennessee | $279,800 | $946 |
| Bennington County | Vermont | $279,900 | $1,109 |
| Haywood County | North Carolina | $279,200 | $1,067 |
| Cheshire County | New Hampshire | $280,100 | $1,276 |
Other Counties in Vermont
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennington County | $279,900 | $1,109 | 73.7% |
| Orange County | $271,300 | $1,173 | 83.2% |
| Windsor County | $296,400 | $1,118 | 74.8% |
| Lamoille County | $304,700 | $1,160 | 72.9% |
| Franklin County | $306,700 | $1,180 | 77.4% |
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).