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VT area data

Chelsea, VT

Chelsea, VT.

Population: 1,371 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$307,776
1-year appreciation
+0.4%
3-year appreciation
-2.0%
5-year appreciation
+16.9%
10-year appreciation
+69.3%
All-time peak (2023-11)
$327,213
House Price Index
433.5 (+3.6% YoY)

Market activity

Median sale price
$472,500
Median list price
$360,000
Median days on market
43 days
Sale-to-list ratio
99.6%
Active listings
4

Rents

2-bedroom fair-market rent (HUD reference)
$2,140/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,782/mo

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
100.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
22.9¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$18.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
1
High schools
0

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
lightning
FEMA flood zone
A05
Flood risk level
High

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
46.0°F
Average high
54.0°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
49.5 in
Annual snowfall
68.8 in

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park (25 mi)
Nearest airport
Carriers Skypark Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Edward F Knapp State Airport (MPV) (16 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Avg hospital rating
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.6 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+171 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,970
Median annual property tax
$3,678
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
70.3%

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,947
Average weekly wage
$1,027
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
47

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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