Is now a good time to buy a home in Vermont?
The typical home value in Vermont is $398K as of Aug 2026 (Zillow Home Value Index), up 1.0% from a year earlier. Over five years prices have compounded at +3.1% a year. Prices are 11.2% below their 10-year trend line.
Vermont price trend & forecast
Cities in Vermont ranked by buy-timing score
| City | Typical value | 1Y change | 5Y CAGR | 12M outlook | Signal | Buy-timing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | $510K | -1.7% | +3.3% | -0.4% | WAIT | 57/100 |
| South Burlington | $483K | -0.9% | +4.0% | -0.7% | WAIT | 53/100 |
| Rutland | $278K | +3.0% | +4.5% | -4.3% | WAIT | 25/100 |
Frequently asked questions
Is now a good time to buy a home in Vermont?
As of Aug 2026, our buy-timing signal for Vermont is WAIT — the model projects prices about -5.1% lower around Feb 2028. Patience is likely to be rewarded; use the time to negotiate and arrange financing. Buy-timing score: 49/100.
Will home prices in Vermont go down in 2027?
The model projects -1.1% over the next 12 months: about $393K by Aug 2027, with an 80% range of $384K–$403K (today $398K). Forecasts are statistical and can be wrong — rates, supply and local events matter.
What is the average home price in Vermont?
The typical (mid-tier) home value in Vermont is $398K as of Aug 2026, +1.0% year over year.
What is the cheapest time of year to buy in Vermont?
Historically, prices in Vermont run lowest in February, about 2.1% below the annual average, and highest in August.
Which areas in Vermont have the best buy-timing right now?
Highest buy-timing scores: Burlington (57/100, WAIT), South Burlington (53/100, WAIT) and Rutland (25/100, WAIT). Fastest-rising prices: Rutland (+3.0%), South Burlington (-0.9%) and Burlington (-1.7%).
Other states
Source & method
Data: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) — all homes, mid-tier, raw monthly, monthly, latest Aug 2026. Page regenerated 2026-10-08 22:04 PDT. Signals combine valuation vs the long-run trend, momentum and a damped-trend forecast with seasonal adjustment; the “best price window” is the lowest point of the projected path. BUY = prices projected to rise and not stretched; ACCUMULATE = near fair value; WAIT = a dip is projected; HOT = running well ahead of trend; CAUTION = stretched with fading momentum.