The story of this market
The typical home in Jamaica, Vermont sells for about $309,000, or $247 per square foot.
Prices are down 40.7% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 112 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,161 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.
Jamaica, Vermont
The Jamaica housing market is currently experiencing significant volatility with a sharp year-over-year decline in median sale prices and very low transaction volume. Market activity is heavily driven by seasonal demand and recreational property interest, making it sensitive to broader economic shifts in the tourism sector.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to Jamaica 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 2.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 120 days on market with 18.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 18.9% · poverty 6.8% — a mixed stability 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 major regional attraction featuring camping, hiking trails, and access to the West River, serving as a primary draw for tourism and outdoor recreation.
A flood control facility that provides recreational water access and scenic areas, contributing to the local amenity base.
Jamaica is primarily suited for seasonal residents, outdoor enthusiasts, and those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle in Southern Vermont, rather than traditional commuters or urban-focused investors.
Route 30 serves as the primary transportation corridor, connecting the town to regional hubs; public transit options are minimal.
Jamaica offers significant outdoor recreation opportunities, anchored by Jamaica State Park and the West River, which attract seasonal visitors and residents interested in hiking, swimming, and nature.
The rental market is characterized by seasonal demand, particularly for short-term stays near recreational areas like the West River and nearby ski resorts.
The local economy is heavily influenced by tourism and seasonal recreation, with limited industrial or corporate presence.
Approximately 9% of properties in Jamaica are projected to be severely affected by flooding over the next 30 years.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and Vermont State Authority profiles.
No public schools report a street address in this area. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.