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Reading, VT

Reading, VT.

Population: 705 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Reading, VT is $450,126 — up 3.4% over the past year. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, inlandflooding, landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$450,126

Median home value

+3.4%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$450,126
1-year appreciation
+3.4%
All-time peak (2023-11)
$480,976
House Price Index (state)
457.0 (+7.2% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median list price
$1.35M
Active listings
4

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,322/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,329/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,558/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,038/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,128/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
8.2 : 1
Schools include
Reading Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, inlandFlooding, landslide, lightning, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 10% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
80.9%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Old Springfield Landfill (16.8 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)

Annual precipitation
44.9 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
4.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,053
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,251

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park (10 mi)
National parks include
Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park, Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Smith Airport (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lebanon Municipal Airport (LEB) (17 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
12
Hospitals include
CHESHIRE MEDICAL CENTER, COTTAGE HOSPITAL, NEW LONDON HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 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)
+49 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,974
Housing built before 1970
46.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
18.5%
Median annual property tax
$4,905
Households with broadband internet
84.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
18,332
Average weekly wage
$1,192
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
119

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

How it compares

ReadingState medianUS median
Median home value$450,126$357,701$288,527
Median annual property tax$4,905$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 Reading, VT?
$450,126.
What is typical rent in Reading, VT?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,558/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Reading, VT?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, inlandFlooding, landslide, lightning, winterWeather.
Is Reading, VT in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Reading, VT?
Risk to homes is higher than 10% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Reading, VT?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Reading, VT?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Reading, VT?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Reading, VT walkable?
Walkability index: 4.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Reading, VT?
Regional Price Parity: 98.0 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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