Burlington, VT metro area Housing Market

Cool Market

Comprehensive housing market data for the Burlington, VT metro area metro area. Track home prices, inventory, days on market, and competition — updated monthly for real estate investors.

Data period: January 2026

Median Sale Price

$473K

1.6% YoY

Days on Market

69 days

15.0% YoY

Active Inventory

470

25.3% YoY

Homes Sold

137

8.7% YoY

Cool Market

Buyer activity is slowing, creating more negotiating room.

Burlington, VT metro area Market Summary

The Burlington, VT metro area housing market is cooling down. As of January 2026, the median home sale price is $473K, up 1.6% year-over-year. Homes are spending a median of 69 days on the market, 15.0% longer than a year ago.

There are 470 homes for sale — 25.3% more than last year. With 3.4 months of supply, this is a seller's market. 155 new listings were added during this period, down 0.0% year-over-year.

Homes are selling for 98.1% of their list price on average, suggesting room for negotiation. 19.0% of homes sell above their asking price. 16.8% of listings have had a price drop.

Market Opportunity Score

Based on current market conditions

68

Contributing Factors

Months of Supply 3.4
Days on Market 69
Price Drops 16.8%
Sale-to-List Ratio 98.1%
Market Temperature Cool

How This Market Compares

vs. National Median

Median Price (National: $423K) 11.7%
Days on Market (National: 66) 4.5%
Inventory (National: 1,210,379) 100.0%

vs. Vermont Median

Median Price (Vermont: $396K) 19.3%
Days on Market (Vermont: 91) 24.2%

Investor Takeaway

The cooling market may present buying opportunities with less competition and more negotiating leverage.

Burlington, VT metro area Market Trends

Median Sale Price

Median Days on Market

Active Inventory

Homes Sold

Price per Square Foot

Sale-to-List Ratio

New Listings

Listings with Price Drops

Detailed Market Metrics

Median List Price

$500K

Price per Sq Ft

$266

Sale-to-List Ratio

98.1%

Months of Supply

3.4

Sold Above List

19.0%

Price Drops

16.8%

New Listings

155

0.0% YoY

Pending Sales

146

Off Market in 2 Weeks

33.6%

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