The story of this market
The typical home in Waterbury, Vermont sells for about $325,000, or $240 per square foot.
Prices are down 40% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 20 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,083 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.
Waterbury, Vermont
Waterbury's housing market is currently experiencing significant volatility, with a sharp year-over-year decline in median sale prices and low inventory levels. The market is described as somewhat competitive, though the limited number of closed sales suggests a cautious environment for both buyers and sellers. Recent development activity, such as the new Marsh House Apartments, highlights a local focus on addressing housing affordability.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to Waterbury 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 63.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 108 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · poverty 13.7% — 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 premier destination for skiing and outdoor recreation located in close proximity to Waterbury, significantly influencing local tourism and property demand.
Waterbury is well-suited for outdoor enthusiasts, families seeking a community-oriented lifestyle, and professionals working in the central Vermont corridor who value proximity to both nature and regional employment hubs.
Waterbury is served by the Harwood Unified Union School District, which generally maintains a positive reputation for academic performance within the Vermont public school system.
Waterbury is positioned along major regional transit corridors, providing access to the broader Washington County area and central Vermont employment centers.
Waterbury serves as a gateway to the Green Mountains, offering extensive access to hiking, skiing, and outdoor recreation, with proximity to major resorts like Stowe.
The rental market is characterized by tight supply, with recent additions like the 26-unit Marsh House Apartments aiming to address local affordability pressures.
The economy is anchored by government services, tourism, and local retail, with momentum supported by ongoing efforts to revitalize the downtown core.
Economic momentum is driven by local development initiatives, such as the recent completion of the Marsh House Apartments, and the town's role as a hub for central Vermont government and tourism-related services.
Development focus remains on infill projects and affordable housing, particularly in the downtown utility district, following historical flood-mitigation efforts.
The town utilizes specific downtown utility districts to manage infrastructure and development, particularly in areas prone to historical flooding.
Waterbury has a significant history of flood risk, most notably from Tropical Storm Irene in 2011, which led to the demolition of municipal infrastructure and ongoing strict land-use planning in downtown areas.
Property insurance in Waterbury is heavily influenced by the town's historical flood risk, which necessitates careful consideration of hazard coverage for residential parcels.
Property taxes in Waterbury are assessed at the town level, with rates determined by municipal budgets and state-wide education funding formulas; special utility districts exist for downtown infrastructure.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and ACS profiles.
No public schools report a street address in this area. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.