Dorset, VT 05253 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Dorset, VT—05253

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$463,000

7.0% YoY Growth

Household Income

N/A

Days on Market

N/A

316.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

2.4%

Median Rent

$4,750

19.9% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

N/A

2-Bed Rent

N/A

3-Bed Rent

$4,750

N/A

Other Zip Codes in Dorset, VT

05251

Home Price Trends — Dorset, VT

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Dorset, VT is $463,000, with a year-over-year change of -7.0%. This indicates that home prices in Dorset, VT are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 2.4%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$463,000	-7.0%
Single Family	$462,000	-6.1%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Dorset, VT

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Dorset, VT is $4,750, with a year-over-year rent change of -19.9%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Dorset, VT is 3-bedrooms: $4,750. The most common rental property sizes in Dorset, VT are 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 41.1% and 41.1% of the rental stock.

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

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% of Rental Stock

1 Bedroom

41.1%

2 Bedrooms

41.1%

3 Bedrooms

17.9%

Property Listings — Dorset, VT

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Dorset, VT is 351. This is a increase of 268.0% 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.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$440,000	-39.0%
Listing Count	1	-73.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.5%	-73.0%
Days on Market	N/A	316.0%

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Demographics — Dorset, VT

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Dorset, VT has a population of 624, which has increased by 29.7% over the past 5 years. Dorset, VT is a less popular place for families, as children make up 10.9% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 57.7% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 10.3% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	624	29.7%
% Under 18	10.9%	-60.9%
% Seniors	18.8%	62.1%
% WFH	10.3%	32.1%
% w/ College Degree	57.7%	8.3%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Dorset, VT is a predominantly white area, with 89.7% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 7.8% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Dorset, VT is hispanic, making up 2.9% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 0.0% of the population in Dorset, VT, and this percentage has decreased by 100.0% 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	89.7%	-7.8%
% Black	0.0%	N/A
% Hispanic	2.9%	38.1%
% Asian	0.0%	N/A
% Foreign Born	0.0%	-100.0%

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Mortgage and Risk — Dorset, VT

Dorset, VT lacks sufficient mortgage origination data for analysis.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	N/A
% Conventional Loans	N/A
% Government Loans	N/A
% Investor Loans	N/A
% Second Loans	N/A
% Cash Out Refinance	N/A

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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	$910
2 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,120
3 Bedroom	-$3,270	$4,750	$1,480
4 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,810

Dorset, VT—05253

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

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Peru, VT

Dorset, VT

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	13.1
Median Home Price	$463,000
Median Household Income	N/A

Dorset, VT—05253

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

Peru, VT

Dorset, VT

Danby, VT

Manchester, VT

Winhall, VT

Frequently Asked Questions

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