Dorset, VT 05251 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Dorset, VT—05251

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$824,000

3.2% YoY Growth

Household Income

$102,000

92.3% YoY Growth

Days on Market

50.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

0.0%

Median Rent

$4,500

N/A

1-Bed Rent

N/A

2-Bed Rent

N/A

3-Bed Rent

$4,500

N/A

Other Zip Codes in Dorset, VT

05253

Home Price Trends — Dorset, VT

As of May '26, the median home price in Dorset, VT is $824,000, with a year-over-year change of 3.2%. This indicates that home prices in Dorset, VT are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 0.0%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$824,000	3.2%
Single Family	$827,000	3.5%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Dorset, VT

Dorset, VT lacks sufficient rental market data for analysis.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$4,500	$5,750
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
2 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
3 Bed Rent	$4,500	$5,500
4 Bed Rent	$6,500	$6,500

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% of Rental Stock

2 Bedrooms

57.1%

3 Bedrooms

10.7%

5+ Bedrooms

32.1%

Property Listings — Dorset, VT

As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Dorset, VT is 38. This is a decrease of -50.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter 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.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$1,160,000	-1.0%
Listing Count	13	10.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.9%	10.0%
Days on Market	38	-50.0%

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Demographics — Dorset, VT

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Dorset, VT has a population of 1,400, which has decreased by -3.1% over the past 5 years. Dorset, VT is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 22.7% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 69.6% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 24.7% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	1,400	-3.1%
% Under 18	22.7%	9.1%
% Seniors	28.9%	-1.0%
% WFH	24.7%	-27.1%
% w/ College Degree	69.6%	34.1%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Dorset, VT is a predominantly white area, with 91.7% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 5.6% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Dorset, VT is asian, making up 2.7% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 3.2% of the population in Dorset, VT, and this percentage has decreased by 13.5% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	91.7%	-5.6%
% Black	1.3%	∞%
% Hispanic	0.0%	-100.0%
% Asian	2.7%	80.0%
% Foreign Born	3.2%	-13.5%

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Mortgage and Risk — Dorset, VT

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 44 mortgage originations in Dorset, VT, of which 93.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 49.0%, with 7.0% above 90% LTV (normal). This implies small mortgage risk in Dorset, 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

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	44
% Conventional Loans	93.0%
% Government Loans	7.0%
% Investor Loans	0.0%
% Second Loans	14.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	11.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Dorset, VT

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

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	1
Total Units Section 8	1
% Rentals under Section 8	N/A
% Occupied Section 8	N/A

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$930
2 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,120
3 Bedroom	-$3,020	$4,500	$1,480
4 Bedroom	-$4,690	$6,500	$1,810

Dorset, VT—05251

Key Metrics at a Glance

Other Zip Codes in Dorset, VT

Home Price Trends — Dorset, VT

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Dorset, VT

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Dorset, VT

Demographics — Dorset, VT

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Dorset, VT

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Dorset, VT

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Dorset, VT

Home Price to Income Ratio

Dorset, VT — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Dorset, VT

Manchester, VT

Danby, VT

Manchester

Pawlet, VT

Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	8.1
Median Home Price	$824,000
Median Household Income	$102,000

Dorset, VT—05251

Key Metrics at a Glance

Other Zip Codes in Dorset, VT

Home Price Trends — Dorset, VT

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Dorset, VT

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Dorset, VT

Demographics — Dorset, VT

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Dorset, VT

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Dorset, VT

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Dorset, VT

Home Price to Income Ratio

Dorset, VT — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Dorset, VT

Manchester, VT

Danby, VT

Manchester

Pawlet, VT

Frequently Asked Questions

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