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Fairfax, VT—05454

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$444,000
2.3% YoY Growth
Household Income
$118,000
55.6% YoY Growth
Days on Market
81
110.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
1.1%
Median Rent
$1,900
5.9% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
N/A
N/A
2-Bed Rent
N/A
N/A
3-Bed Rent
$1,900
9.5% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Fairfax, VT

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Fairfax, VT is $444,000, with a year-over-year change of 2.3%. This indicates that home prices in Fairfax, VT are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.1%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$444,0002.3%
Single Family $451,0001.8%
Condos N/AN/A

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
  • Affordability
  • Rentals and Section 8
    • N/A
    N/A
    2 Bed
    		N/AN/A
    3 Bed
    		$481,0002.6%
    4 Bed
    		N/AN/A
    5 Bed N/AN/A
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    % of Housing Stock

    1 Bedroom
    4.3%
    2 Bedrooms
    26.2%
    3 Bedrooms
    50.7%
    4 Bedrooms
    17.3%
    5+ Bedrooms
    1.5%

    Rental Trends — Fairfax, VT

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Fairfax, VT is $2,080, with a year-over-year rent change of -5.9%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Fairfax, VT is 3-bedrooms: $2,080. The most common rental property sizes in Fairfax, VT are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 75.1% and 19.8% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$1,900$2,080
    Studio Rent N/AN/A
    1 Bed Rent N/AN/A
    2 Bed Rent N/AN/A
    3 Bed Rent $1,900$2,080
    4 Bed Rent N/AN/A
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    % of Rental Stock

    1 Bedroom
    19.8%
    2 Bedrooms
    75.1%
    3 Bedrooms
    5.1%

    Property Listings — Fairfax, VT

    As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Fairfax, VT is 70. This is a increase of 100.0% 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 17.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$529,0001.0%
    Listing Count
    		1926.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.4%26.0%
    Days on Market
    		81110.0%
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    Demographics — Fairfax, VT

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Fairfax, VT has a population of 5,200, which has increased by 2.9% over the past 5 years. Fairfax, VT is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 25.0% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 49.3% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 22.6% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		5,2002.9%
    % Under 18
    		25.0%-10.7%
    % Seniors
    		14.2%61.4%
    % WFH
    		22.6%882.6%
    % w/ College Degree
    		49.3%42.9%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Fairfax, VT is a predominantly white area, with 94.9% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 3.9% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Fairfax, VT is hispanic, making up 1.7% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 0.9% of the population in Fairfax, VT, and this percentage has remained stable as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting immigration has remained steady.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		94.9%-3.9%
    % Black
    		0.0%N/A
    % Hispanic
    		1.7%∞%
    % Asian
    		0.8%700.0%
    % Foreign Born
    		0.9%0.0%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Fairfax, VT

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 152 mortgage originations in Fairfax, VT, of which 93.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 51.0%, with 15.0% above 90% LTV (elevated). This implies medium mortgage risk in Fairfax, VT. Investor activity is low, as 0.0% of loans were by investors. 8.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		152
    % Conventional Loans
    		93.0%
    % Government Loans
    		7.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		0.0%
    % Second Loans
    		1.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		8.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Fairfax, VT

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

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		39
    Total Units Section 8
    		39
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		10.5%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		88.7%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 BedroomN/AN/A$1,300
    2 BedroomN/AN/A$1,700
    3 Bedroom$260$1,900$2,160
    4 BedroomN/AN/A$2,270

    Affordability — Fairfax, VT

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio3.3
    Median Home Price$444,000
    Median Household Income$118,000

    Fairfax, VT — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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