Metro area index
Home appreciation in the Burlington-South Burlington, VT metro area
FHFA HPI® data shows the Burlington-South Burlington, VT metro area's all-transactions index changed +0.8% over the year to Q2 2026, versus +4.3% for Vermont and +3.0% for the U.S. That ranks 327th of 410 metro areas and divisions FHFA tracks.
- 1-year change
- +0.8%
- 5-year change
- +48.9%
- Since Q1 1995
- +323%
- Metro rank (1 year)
- 327th
U.S. +3.0%
U.S. +41.3%
U.S. +292%
of 410
Burlington-South Burlington, VT vs Vermont and the U.S.
FHFA HPI® all-transactions index, rebased so Q1 1995 = 100, through Q2 2026
- Burlington-South Burlington, VT: 422.6
- Vermont: 420.2
- United States: 391.6
Appreciation by time window
| Window | Metro | VT | U.S. | Gap vs VT | Gap vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +0.8% | +4.3% | +3.0% | −3.5 pts | −2.2 pts |
| 3 years | +13.6% | +18.1% | +12.9% | −4.5 pts | +0.7 pts |
| 5 years | +48.9% | +57.7% | +41.3% | −8.8 pts | +7.6 pts |
| 10 years | +88.8% | +101% | +93.3% | −11.8 pts | −4.5 pts |
| Since Q1 1995 | +323% | +320% | +292% | +2.5 pts | +31.1 pts |
3-digit ZIP regions in the Burlington-South Burlington, VT area
Regions with at least 10% of their 2010 population inside the metro, largest overlap first. A 3-digit ZIP region can extend beyond the metro boundary.
| 3-digit ZIP region | State | 1 year | 5 years | Since Q1 1995 | Population in metro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 054 · Burlington, VT area | VT | +0.7% | +48.7% | +322% | 90% |
Boom, bust, and recovery in Burlington-South Burlington, VT area
Burlington-South Burlington, VT area's index peaked in Q1 2008, fell 4.5% to its low in Q2 2011, and regained its peak in Q2 2014, about 6.2 years after the top. Today it sits +96.7% versus that 2000s peak. How every state and ZIP region fared
| Area | 2000s peak | Low point | Peak to low | Back to peak | Today vs peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro | Q1 2008 | Q2 2011 | -4.5% | Q2 2014 (6.2 yrs) | +96.7% |
| VT | Q1 2008 | Q1 2014 | -6.8% | Q4 2017 (9.8 yrs) | +94.6% |
| U.S. | Q1 2007 | Q2 2012 | -19.0% | Q4 2016 (9.8 yrs) | +89.3% |
Appreciation after inflation
Adjusting for consumer price inflation, Burlington-South Burlington, VT area's index has changed +90.9% in real terms since Q1 1995. Home prices vs inflation
| Window | Inflation (CPI-U) | Metro after inflation | VT after inflation | U.S. after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.9% | -2.9% | +0.4% | -0.8% |
| 3 years | +9.8% | +3.4% | +7.5% | +2.8% |
| 5 years | +24.0% | +20.0% | +27.1% | +13.9% |
| 10 years | +39.1% | +35.8% | +44.2% | +39.0% |
| Since Q1 1995 | +121% | +90.9% | +89.8% | +76.8% |
If you bought in the Burlington-South Burlington, VT area in…
An example $300,000 purchase grown at the metro index rate to Q2 2026.
| Bought in | Index change | $300,000 then, at the metro rate |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 1995 | +313% | $1,237,994 |
| Q2 2000 | +249% | $1,047,188 |
| Q2 2005 | +120% | $660,535 |
| Q2 2010 | +105% | $613,842 |
| Q2 2015 | +93.0% | $578,944 |
| Q2 2020 | +65.7% | $497,130 |
| Q2 2021 | +48.9% | $446,655 |
| Q2 2023 | +13.5% | $340,650 |
| Q2 2025 | +0.8% | $302,527 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much have home prices risen in the Burlington-South Burlington, VT area?
- FHFA HPI® data for the Burlington-South Burlington, VT metro area shows changes of +0.8% over one year, +48.9% over five years, and +88.8% over ten years to Q2 2026, and +323% since Q1 1995.
- Is the Burlington-South Burlington, VT area beating the national average?
- Over the past year the metro's index moved −2.2 pts versus the U.S.; over five years the gap is +7.6 pts.
- What area does this metro index cover?
- FHFA computes metro indexes using the counties in each OMB-defined metropolitan statistical area. The index covers the whole area, so individual neighborhoods and homes can differ from it.