The story of this market
The typical home in Vernon, Vermont sells for about $477,500, or $235 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 7 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,250 a month.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+2.6%
VT · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Vernon, Vermont
Vernon's housing market remains tight with low inventory and steady price appreciation, driven by its appeal as a quiet, scenic community. The market is characterized by high owner-occupancy and limited turnover, reflecting a stable, long-term resident base. While data for some specific metrics is limited, the overall trend indicates a healthy, demand-driven environment.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to Vernon yet — the verified ledger covers every county the foreclosure ingest has read, attributed by published city area. Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
Deterministic aggregate of 1 researched ZIP reports — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 88 days on market with 6.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.8% · poverty 4.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this city — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
A large tract of protected land offering trails for hiking and cross-country skiing, serving as a primary recreational asset for residents.
Provides scenic views and access for boating and fishing, acting as a natural boundary and a key element of the town's aesthetic appeal.
Vernon is ideal for families seeking a quiet, safe, and scenic rural environment, as well as commuters who work in Brattleboro, Keene, or Greenfield but prefer a small-town lifestyle.
The town operates a well-regarded local elementary school, with students typically transitioning to regional secondary schools in neighboring districts.
The town is primarily served by regional highway corridors, with residents relying on personal vehicles for commuting to nearby employment centers.
Vernon offers significant outdoor amenities including the Vernon Town Forest and scenic access to the Connecticut River, providing residents with extensive hiking, fishing, and boating opportunities.
The rental market is limited, with a mix of market-rate units and age-restricted senior housing, reflecting a tight supply typical of rural Vermont towns.
The local economy is anchored by small businesses, agriculture, and proximity to larger employment hubs in Windham County and across the Massachusetts border.
Economic momentum is driven by its proximity to Brattleboro, VT, and Greenfield, MA, with a focus on maintaining its rural character while supporting local businesses like Vermont Woods Studio.
Development is focused on maintaining rural density and preserving open space, with limited large-scale residential or commercial projects currently in the pipeline.
The town is served by local school and municipal districts, with no major MUD or PID structures typical of urban growth areas.
Vernon is characterized as a quiet and safe rural community with low reported crime rates compared to regional urban centers.
The town is situated along the Connecticut River, necessitating awareness of flood-plain management, while general wildfire and wind risks remain consistent with the broader New England climate.
Property insurance markets in Vermont are stable, though premiums are influenced by regional climate risks and the age of the housing stock.
Property taxes are levied by the town to fund municipal services and education, following Vermont's statewide education funding formula which includes local and state-level components.
Researched annual trajectory for this city, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this city's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and ACS 2024 5-year estimates.
No public schools report a street address in this area. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.