Windsor County, Vermont Housing Market
In Windsor County, Vermont, the median home value is $296,400, with a median monthly rent of $1,118. This places Windsor County at #646 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #7 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: $1,192
- Establishments: 2,977
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 119
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 27,635 (avg $92,454)
- Outflow: 25,633 (avg $89,984)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 6 active ZIP codes in Windsor County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 05149 | 268.2 | -10.71% | 2025 |
| 2 | 05089 | 325.6 | +5.48% | 2025 |
| 3 | 05156 | 267.7 | -1.23% | 2025 |
| 4 | 05055 | 286.6 | -3.53% | 2025 |
| 5 | 05091 | 313.1 | — | 2025 |
| 6 | 05001 | 278.3 | -0.82% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Windsor County | Vermont Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $296,400 | $292,950 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,118 | $1,131 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 74.8% | 77.1% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 22.1 | 21.4 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Windsor County is 1.2% above the Vermont state average and 30.2% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,118/month is 1.1% 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.
Windsor County has an owner-occupancy rate of 74.8%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wrangell City and Borough | Alaska | $296,400 | $993 |
| Lincoln County | Montana | $296,500 | $762 |
| Washington County | Maryland | $296,100 | $1,147 |
| Brazos County | Texas | $296,000 | $1,193 |
| Douglas County | Georgia | $296,900 | $1,570 |
Other Counties in Vermont
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamoille County | $304,700 | $1,160 | 72.9% |
| Franklin County | $306,700 | $1,180 | 77.4% |
| Bennington County | $279,900 | $1,109 | 73.7% |
| Windham County | $279,600 | $1,056 | 73.9% |
| Washington County | $315,000 | $1,163 | 73.7% |
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).