Chelsea, VT05038

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$282,000
4.9% YoY Growth
Median Household Income
$65,100
26.0% 5-Year Growth
Days on Market
138
19.0% Longer than last year
Home Price Forecast
N/A
Median Rent
$1,500
N/A
1-Bed Rent
$1,500
N/A
2-Bed Rent
N/A
N/A
3-Bed Rent
N/A
N/A

Property Listings — Chelsea, VT

As of Oct '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Chelsea, VT is 138. This is a increase of 19.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 0.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
Median Listing Price
$350,000-42.0%
Listing Count
5110.0%
Listings as % of Homes0.3%110.0%
Days on Market
13819.0%
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Demographics — Chelsea, VT

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Chelsea, VT has a population of 1,300, which has decreased by -5.9% over the past 5 years. Chelsea, VT is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 19.1% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 34.3% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 16.4% reporting working from home.

MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
Population
1,300-5.9%
% Under 18
19.1%-21.7%
% Seniors
24.7%4.2%
% WFH
16.4%24.2%
% w/ College Degree
34.3%72.4%
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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Chelsea, VT is a predominantly white area, with 96.5% of the population identifying as white. The white population has grown by 10.2% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Chelsea, VT is black, making up 0.3% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 0.3% of the population in Chelsea, VT, and this percentage has decreased by 62.5% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
% White
96.5%10.2%
% Black
0.3%-90.0%
% Hispanic
0.2%-90.0%
% Asian
0.2%∞%
% Foreign Born
0.3%-62.5%
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Mortgage and Risk — Chelsea, VT

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 64 mortgage originations in Chelsea, VT, of which 91.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 53.0%, with 17.0% above 90% LTV (elevated). This implies medium mortgage risk in Chelsea, VT. Investor activity is low, as 0.0% of loans were by investors. 11.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

MetricZip Code Average
Total Loan Originations
64
% Conventional Loans
91.0%
% Government Loans
9.0%
% Investor Loans
0.0%
% Second Loans
6.0%
% Cash Out Refinance
11.0%

Loan Activity

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Rentals and Section 8 — Chelsea, VT

Chelsea, VT lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD
34
Total Units Section 8
34
% Rentals under Section 8
N/A
% Occupied Section 8
81.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
1 Bedroom-$460$1,500$1,040
2 BedroomN/AN/A$1,270
3 BedroomN/AN/A$1,660
4 BedroomN/AN/A$1,740

Affordability — Chelsea, VT

Home Price to Income Ratio

MetricZip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio4.4
Median Home Price$282,000
Median Household Income$65,100

Chelsea, VT — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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