The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 05253 sells for about $848,000, or $521 per square foot.
Prices are up +54.1% 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 $1,330 a month.
ZIP 05253 — East Dorset
The East Dorset housing market is characterized by extremely low inventory and high price volatility due to the small number of transactions. Demand remains steady for high-end rural properties, though the limited supply continues to constrain sales volume. Market conditions are heavily influenced by the broader Manchester regional economy.
This ZIP is best suited for buyers seeking rural mountain living, second-home owners, and those who prioritize proximity to outdoor recreation over urban convenience.
Median prices moved up 54.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 132 days on market with 24.5 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
0% 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 5.5% · poverty 11.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
ZCTA 05253, Bennington County VT
The area is served by the Bennington-Rutland Supervisory Union, which provides public education for the region.
The region is subject to standard New England climate risks, including seasonal flooding and winter weather impacts.
Economic momentum is driven by tourism, outdoor recreation, and the service industry supporting the nearby Manchester resort area.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal level in Vermont, with education funding primarily sourced through a statewide property tax system.
Commuting typically requires personal vehicle use, with access to Route 7 serving as the primary corridor for regional travel.
The area offers immediate access to the Green Mountain National Forest, hiking trails, and proximity to Manchester's shopping and dining districts.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and high demand, often influenced by seasonal tourism and short-term rental activity.
The local economy is heavily reliant on tourism, hospitality, and small-scale retail, with significant influence from the nearby Manchester commercial hub.
Transportation is primarily automobile-dependent, with limited public transit options available in this rural mountainous region.
Development is generally limited by topography and conservation efforts, with most activity focused on residential renovations or small-scale projects.
The Bennington County appraisal process follows Vermont's statewide standards for property valuation.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and municipal levies typical of Vermont towns.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire and flood risk assessments common to the Green Mountain area.
Vermont is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
Vermont law requires sellers to provide a property disclosure statement regarding the condition of the home.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau 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, skiing, and outdoor recreation opportunities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.