2026 Market Report & Data · Data through May 2026 · Source: Redfin
$448K
Median Price
64
Days on Market
4.8
Months Supply
+4.8%
YoY Change
Balanced Market
Market Type
5
cities with 6+ months supply
28
cities with 3-6 months supply
45
cities with <3 months supply
Ranked by lowest median home price.
| City | Median Price | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1. West Rutland | $53K | 69d |
| 2. Richford | $65K | 52d |
| 3. Hartland | $100K | 210d |
| 4. East Poultney | $110K | 230d |
| 5. East Montpelier | $150K | 104d |
| 6. Pownal | $163K | 71d |
| 7. Chittenden | $185K | 17d |
| 8. Northfield | $196K | 129d |
| 9. Websterville | $199K | 57d |
| 10. Proctor | $201K | 133d |
Ranked by highest median home price.
| City | Median Price | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1. South Woodstock | $1.85M | 256d |
| 2. Manchester | $973K | 77d |
| 3. Stratton Mountain | $951K | 96d |
| 4. South Hero | $949K | 6d |
| 5. Woodstock | $893K | 327d |
| 6. Norwich | $849K | 57d |
| 7. St. George | $799K | 12d |
| 8. Huntington Center | $744K | 51d |
| 9. Randolph | $700K | 58d |
| 10. Shelburne | $700K | 5d |
5 cities have more than 6 months of inventory — buyers can negotiate.
| City | Months Supply | Median Price | DOM |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Chester | 12.0 mo | $359K | 170d |
| 2. Barre | 10.5 mo | $280K | 67d |
| 3. Richford | 10.0 mo | $65K | 52d |
| 4. Alburgh | 9.0 mo | $375K | 116d |
| 5. Woodstock | 8.0 mo | $893K | 327d |
45 cities have less than 3 months of inventory — sellers have the advantage.
| City | Months Supply | Median Price | DOM |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Highgate Center | 0.5 mo | $279K | 41d |
| 2. Pittsford | 0.5 mo | $219K | 105d |
| 3. Benson | 1.0 mo | $409K | 92d |
| 4. Bradford | 1.0 mo | $586K | 1049d |
| 5. Castleton Four Corners | 1.0 mo | $250K | 76d |
| 6. Chelsea | 1.0 mo | $244K | 42d |
| 7. Danby | 1.0 mo | $444K | 68d |
| 8. Dorset | 1.0 mo | $410K | 20d |
| 9. East Dorset | 1.0 mo | $350K | 193d |
| 10. Graniteville | 1.0 mo | $252K | 575d |
Cities where homes sell fastest, ranked by lowest median days on market.
| City | Days on Market | Median Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1. East Charlotte | 3d | $650K |
| 2. Ascutney | 4d | $286K |
| 3. Fairfax | 4d | $420K |
| 4. Huntington | 4d | $500K |
| 5. North Bennington | 4d | $265K |
| 6. Shelburne | 5d | $700K |
| 7. Jericho | 6d | $440K |
| 8. South Hero | 6d | $949K |
| 9. Essex Junction | 7d | $335K |
| 10. Hinesburg | 7d | $675K |
Cities with the largest year-over-year price gains. Appreciation can signal momentum, but also affordability pressure.
| City | YoY Change | Median Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Winooski | +23.1% | $465K |
| 2. St. Albans | +14.7% | $375K |
| 3. Rutland | +11.5% | $340K |
| 4. Milton | +8.2% | $540K |
| 5. Burlington | +1.3% | $486K |
| 6. Bennington | +0.4% | $250K |
Cities with year-over-year price declines. These can be buying opportunities — or signals of softening demand.
| City | YoY Change | Median Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Essex Junction | -33.1% | $335K |
| 2. Montpelier | -25.6% | $450K |
| 3. South Burlington | -9.3% | $544K |
| 4. Shelburne | -5.7% | $700K |
The Vermont housing market currently shows balanced market conditions, with a median sale price of $448K and 4.8 months of inventory supply. Homes in Vermont typically sell in 64 days.
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