Median home value in zip code 05261 (Pownal, VT) is $261,986, up 1.7% year over year. Part of the Bennington, VT metropolitan area.

Home Value$261,986

YoY Change

+1.7%

Prices rising — worse for buyers.

Affordability

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Income (annual)

Down Payment

$52,397 on $261,986

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Stretch29.4% of income

Above 28% but manageable with cuts.

PITI$1,840

P/I29.4%

Afford$249K

Gap-$13K

P&I $1,325Tax $415Ins $100

6.50% 30yr, 20% down, county tax + VT ins. 28% per HUD.

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