Ripton, Rutland, VT
Ripton — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Ripton, Rutland, Vermont. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the Vermont Office of Professional Regulation licensing database.
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Ripton Neighborhood Overview
Overview
Ripton is a quintessential Vermont village nestled in the Green Mountain National Forest, part of the town of Rutland. Known for its stunning natural scenery and tight-knit community, it offers a peaceful, rural lifestyle with easy access to outdoor recreation.
Housing & Real Estate
The housing market in Ripton features a mix of classic Vermont farmhouses, rustic cabins, and modern mountain homes. With a median home value of $326,100, properties often sit on generous wooded or meadow lots, appealing to those seeking privacy and connection to nature.
Schools & Education
Ripton is served by the Addison Central School District, with local children attending the small and community-oriented Ripton Elementary School. For secondary education, students typically travel to nearby Middlebury or other towns within the district.
Parks & Recreation
The surrounding national forest provides endless trails for hiking, mountain biking, and snowshoeing, while the Middlebury College Snow Bowl offers local skiing. The Robert Frost Trail is a notable attraction, celebrating the poet's connection to the area.
Local Dining & Shopping
Dining is charmingly modest, centered around spots like the Ripton Country Store, a community hub for coffee, sandwiches, and essentials. For more variety, residents often take the short drive to Middlebury or Rutland for broader shopping and restaurant options.
Who Lives Here
Ripton attracts a mix of professionals, artists, academics from nearby Middlebury College, and retirees, all drawn by the serene mountain setting. The community enjoys a high median household income of $90,761, reflecting a stable, educated population.
Ripton Market Data
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $289K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $114K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Homeownership Rate | 89.3% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Renter-Occupied | 10.7% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 23.3% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Type | Buyer's | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Primary ZIP Code | 05766 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Ripton, Rutland
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: Vermont Office of Professional Regulation — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap / Redfin — last updated 2026-04-18