Real Estate Investing in Northfield, Vermont

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 6,766 • Washington County

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Should you buy in Northfield, VT? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (60/100)

Mixed signals — some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

📈 For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • High vacancy: 12.5% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

5.3% 5yr CAGR

3.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $329,250
Avg Monthly Rent $1,206
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Northfield Real Estate

Across Northfield's 1 ZIPs, the picture is lackluster: $329K median values, $1,206/mo rents, and a population that has faced real economic pressure.

Investors considering Northfield, VT should understand what the ★★★☆☆ rating represents — a market with material structural headwinds, not a temporary rough patch.

Rents in Northfield at $1,206/mo have struggled to keep pace with cost increases, and vacancy has risen in pockets — a dynamic that compresses realized returns well below headline cap rates.

A an established population with $N/AK household income profile is what makes Northfield a challenging rental market — the tenant base is present, but the affordability math is tight.

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Avg Home Value
$329,250
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,206
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (VT)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Barre, VT metro

1/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
59%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Barre, VT metro
0
Days to pending
8.5%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

🎓 Colleges & Universities in Northfield

1 College 3,274 Students
C
Norwich University
4-Year Private · 3,274 students

ZIP Codes in Northfield, VT

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Frequently Asked Questions About Northfield, VT

Is Northfield, VT good for landlords?

For rental operators, Northfield, VT rates as balanced. The regulatory environment standard buy-and-hold operations.

How deep is the rental pool in Northfield, VT?

The tenant pool in Northfield, VT is solid, supported by local employment and population fundamentals. Rents of $1,206/mo are well-absorbed by the market.

How do experienced investors play Northfield, VT?

The best-fit strategy in Northfield, VT is careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. That approach the rent and price profile of the market.

Does house hacking make sense in Northfield, VT?

House hacking in Northfield, VT is reasonable to execute. Prices around $329K and rents of $1,206/mo solid owner-occupant economics.

Is housing expensive in Northfield, VT?

Northfield, VT median home values land near $329K. That is reasonable territory for investors looking at $1,206/mo-per-month rentals.

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