Real Estate Investing in Enosburg, Vermont (05450)

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Franklin County • Population: 5,357 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 05450 (Enosburg, VT)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (52/100)

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

📈 For Investors
MIXED
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
1 flag
  • High vacancy: 17.1% of homes vacant — above national norms.

• Modeled rent — no observed market rent for this ZIP; the figure is estimated from HUD fair-market rent.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

3.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $333,399
Avg Monthly Rent $1,575
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $68,443
% Renters 18.7%

Market Analysis: 05450 Enosburg

ZIP 05450 inside Franklin County looks affordable on the surface — median value of $333K — but the discount exists for reasons that a careful buyer should understand before committing.

Rent of $1,575/mo on a $333K basis reads well until vacancy, delinquency, and capex enter the model. The honest cap rate in 05450 sits below the stated 0.0% once reality is priced in.

Within VT, ZIP 05450 trails on several market indicators that neighboring Franklin County submarkets outperform. The gap is real and sturdy enough to shape underwriting.

Resident income in 05450 sits below the county median. That reality colors rent collection, vacancy, and reinvestment math in ways that outside investors often underestimate.

Strategically, 05450 can be a high-return sleeve of a diversified portfolio — but it should not be the whole portfolio, and it should not be someone's first deal.

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🏦 Current 30-yr Fixed Mortgage Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS

Here's what matters if you're considering buying a home in Enosburg:

C+ Average
Buy Confidence Score: 62/100
Affordability
10/25
Appreciation
18/25
Stability
9/20
Timing
10/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Moderate
Homes cost 4.9× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+8.8%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $1,575/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
COOL
More inventory, negotiating room for buyers
Bottom Line: Mixed signals in this market. Research specific properties carefully and be prepared to negotiate.
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COOL MARKET
Burlington-South Burlington, VT Metro Area
More inventory, negotiating room for buyers
43 days
Average time to sell
Average
10.6%
Listings with price cuts
Few Cuts
0.0%
Sale price vs asking
Below Ask
0.0%
Income needed for mortgage
Affordable
📅 Market conditions as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly from Burlington-South Burlington, VT metro data

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$350K$314K$277K$240K$203K$167KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

📊 How Does 05450 Compare?

Metric 05450 Enosburg Burlington-South Burlington, VT Vermont
Home Value $333,399 $333,399 N/A $387,631
5-Year CAGR 4.3% 4.3% N/A 6.4%
Avg Rent $1,575 $1,575 N/A -
Cap Rate 3.7% 3.7% - -
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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
3.7%
Low
5yr Growth
+4.3%
Moderate

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $333,399
Monthly Rent $1,575
Price-to-Rent 17.6:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 5.7%
Cap Rate 3.7%
5-Year IRR 8.0%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +8.8% ▲
3-Year CAGR +1.7% ▲
5-Year CAGR +4.3% ▲
10-Year CAGR +5.2% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 3.7%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (3.7%). Financing reduces your cash-on-cash return below the cap rate. Markets like this may still make sense as IRR plays — factoring in appreciation, depreciation, and a future refinance when rates drop.

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⚠️ Risk Signals

Composite view of factors that can impact a ZIP's stability and your downside risk.

Vacancy
17.1%
Elevated risk
Landlord Climate
3.0/5
Balanced
Value Trend (5yr)
+4.3%
Stable
Eviction process: Slow Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 05450

Population: 5,357

💰 Median Household Income
$68,443
This area
$68,443
State
$75,625
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
18.7%
This area
18.7%
State
19.3%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
2.0%
This area
2.0%
State
-24.2%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
23.2%
This area
23.2%
State
2.9%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
41.4 years
This area
41.4 years
State
11.2 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
17.1%
This area
17.1%
State
26.5%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 93.2%
Other/Mixed 5.9%
Hispanic/Latino 0.8%
Asian 0.5%
Black/African American 0.4%
👶 Under 18
23.1%
This area
23.1%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
18.9%
This area
18.9%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
10.7%
This area
10.7%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 05450

A Avg School Grade
3 Schools
11.2:1 Avg Class Size
$19,943 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

A+ Excellent

Enosburg Falls Middle/High School

📚 06 – 12 High School
👥
399 Students
👨‍🏫
10.2:1 Class Size
💰
$19,943 Per Student
A Very Good

Enosburg Falls Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
264 Students
👨‍🏫
12.1:1 Class Size
💰
$19,943 Per Student
B Good

Cold Hollow Career Center

📚 09 – 12 High School Limited Data
💰
$19,943 Per Student
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  • School Environment — Size, type, and structure

Scores are updated annually using federal education data.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do landlords face vacancy issues in Enosburg, VT?

Enosburg, VT carries elevated vacancy risk. Expect even-keeled absorption at market rents of $1,575/mo.

What is the best play in Enosburg, VT?

In Enosburg, VT the notable play is typically careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The combination of $333K prices and $1,575/mo rents suits that approach.

Are tenants stable in Enosburg, VT?

Enosburg, VT offers a measured renter base at the $1,575/mo rent level. Tenant turnover is reasonable for well-managed properties.

Is Enosburg, VT a friendly market for rental owners?

VT law balanced for landlords, and Enosburg inherits those rules. Investors should still review local ordinances for rental licensing.

What is the median home value in Enosburg, VT?

In Enosburg, VT the median home value sits at $333K. Against the broader VT market, that reads as reasonable for most investors.

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