The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 05252 sells for about $343,657, or $215 per square foot.
Prices are up +5.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 132 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,385 a month.
ZIP 05252 — East Arlington
The 05252 housing market is characterized by low inventory and steady, modest price appreciation. Demand remains driven by local buyers and those seeking rural lifestyle properties, though the limited sales volume makes the market sensitive to individual listing activity.
This ZIP is best suited for nature-oriented family buyers and retirees seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with access to mountain recreation, rather than investors or urban commuters.
Median prices moved up 5.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 132 days on market with 6.5 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.8% · poverty 10.1% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 05252, Bennington County, VT
Crime rates in Sunderland are generally low, consistent with the rural character of Bennington County and significantly lower than national urban averages.
Schools serving the area are part of the Bennington-Rutland Supervisory Union, generally characterized by small class sizes and strong community engagement.
The area faces typical Vermont risks including seasonal flooding near the Batten Kill river and winter storm impacts; property insurance remains stable but sensitive to wildfire and flood risk assessments.
Economic momentum is driven by tourism, outdoor recreation, and small-scale local services, with limited large-scale industrial development.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal level in Sunderland, with rates heavily influenced by statewide education funding formulas and local school district budgets.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling along Route 7 toward Manchester or Bennington for employment and services.
The area offers extensive access to the Green Mountain National Forest, hiking trails, and fly fishing on the Batten Kill, with major shopping and dining located in nearby Manchester.
The rental market is limited with low vacancy pressure; most inventory consists of long-term rentals, though short-term rental demand exists due to proximity to ski resorts.
The local economy is anchored by tourism, hospitality, and small-scale agriculture, with many residents commuting to Manchester for retail and service-sector employment.
Transportation is almost exclusively via private vehicle; public transit options are extremely limited in this rural corridor.
Development is strictly managed by local zoning to preserve the rural landscape, with minimal large-scale commercial projects approved.
The Bennington County assessment regime relies on periodic reappraisals to ensure property values align with market trends.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and state-level education property taxes.
Property insurance premiums are moderate, though coverage for flood and winter-related damage is a standard consideration for homeowners.
Vermont has seen modest net domestic migration, with a trend of remote workers moving to rural areas for lifestyle reasons.
Vermont is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process, which typically extends the timeline for lenders.
Vermont requires sellers to provide a property disclosure statement, though the scope is generally limited compared to other states.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Provides extensive hiking, camping, and outdoor recreation access.
Renowned for world-class fly fishing and scenic beauty.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.