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South hero, VT — ZIP 05486

Population: 1,500 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 05486 (South hero, VT) is $629,616 — up 2.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $515,500 after a median 20 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low. Cost of living is 2.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$629,616

Median home value

+2.9%

1-year change

20

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$629,616
1-year appreciation
+2.9%
3-year appreciation
-4.3%
5-year appreciation
+6.6%
10-year appreciation
+58.7%
All-time peak (2023-12)
$664,782
House Price Index (state)
457.0 (+7.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$515,500
Median list price
$499,000
Median price per sqft
$237
1-year sale-price change
-42.4%
Median days on market
20 days
Homes sold (recent period)
8
For-sale inventory
17
Sale-to-list ratio
98.9%
Active listings
10
1-year forecast
+1.8%
New listings (monthly)
3

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,550/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,719/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,165/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,733/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,845/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
98.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
22.9¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$18.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.9 : 1
Schools include
Folsom Education & Community Center

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Notable hazard ratings (county)
iceStorm: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A02
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 9% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
80.6%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Plattsburgh Air Force Base (7.8 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
47.0°F
Average high
56.0°F
Average low
38.0°F
Annual precipitation
35.0 in
Annual snowfall
50.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,854
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,182

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
29
Nearest airport
Allenholm Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Plattsburgh International Airport (PBG) (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
6
Hospitals include
THE UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT HEALTH NETWORK - CHAMPL, ELIZABETHTOWN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, UNIV. OF VERMONT - FLETCHER ALLEN HEALTH CARE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+69 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,984
Housing built before 1970
31.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
28.7%
Median annual property tax
$7,701
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
80.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,082
Average weekly wage
$984
Top industries (by employment)
Agriculture, Mining, Utilities
Annual residential building permits (county)
23

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 05486State medianUS median
Median home value$629,616$357,701$288,527
Median sale price$515,500$395,000$325,000
Median days on market20 days90 days51 days
Median annual property tax$7,701$4,553$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 05486?
$629,616.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 05486?
$515,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 05486?
Median days on market: 20 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 05486?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,165/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 05486?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level).
Is ZIP 05486 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A02.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 05486?
Risk to homes is higher than 9% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 05486?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 05486?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 05486?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 05486 walkable?
Walkability index: 7.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 05486?
Regional Price Parity: 98.0 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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