Real Estate Investing in Franklin County, Vermont

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12 ZIP codes • Population: 46,546

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (49/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
MIXED
2.9 / 5 (46/100)

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: 16.0% of homes vacant β€” above national norms.

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2.9/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

5.7% 5yr CAGR

3.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $365,814
Avg Monthly Rent $1,646
ZIP Codes 12

Investing in Franklin County Real Estate

This is a distressed-leaning county in Vermont: Franklin has 11 cities, 12 ZIPs, and investment math that only works for investors with genuine local understanding.

decisively Franklin County's β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜† aggregate rating reflects modest investor metrics across the board β€” soft rent growth, soft appreciation, and structural headwinds worth taking seriously.

Population dynamics in Franklin haven't been supportive. a challenging fit for combined with thin income growth, the demographic backdrop complicates any purely financial underwriting.

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Avg Home Value
$365,814
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,646
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (VT)
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Cities in Franklin County

ZIP Codes in Franklin County, VT

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Frequently Asked Questions About Franklin County

Are renters plentiful in, VT?

Expect a solid tenant pool in, VT. The rental market absorbs $1,646/mo rents without meaningful friction.

How do experienced investors play, VT?

For, VT, careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management is the standard investor playbook. The market structure makes it a reasonable default approach.

Is housing expensive in, VT?

Expect median prices around $366K in, VT. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been reliable.

Are there empty rentals in, VT?

Vacancy risk in, VT is elevated. That supports predictable cash flow for typical rental holds.

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