Stowe, VT short-term rental market report (2026)
Lamoille County, Vermont. Rules, revenue, home values, demand, climate, reach and risk, each figure with its source.
- RulesStrict (4/5)
- 4-BR typical value$929K
- FEMA riskVery Low
- Demand drivers within 50 mi4
- People within 300 mi41.3 million
- ClimateSki-plus-summer
Everything STR HUB holds on Stowe, VT in one place, in the order an investor needs it: whether you can operate, what the numbers are, why and when people come, who can reach it, and what could go wrong.
Every figure comes from a named dataset listed under Sources and method, dated September 21, 2026. Where we do not hold a figure, that part of the report is left out rather than estimated. The Opportunity Score here is partial: it was calculated without revenue data, with the cash-flow component assumed to be below average, so it can understate the market.
Can you operate in Stowe?
What the rating rests on: May 1, 2026, the number of registered STRs in residential zones is frozen at the existing level; no new registrations are accepted and registrations expire on sale unless the buyer makes the property a primary residence.
Rules change, and a city rating does not cover HOA or deed restrictions. Confirm current requirements with the jurisdiction before you buy or list.
Which way the rules are moving
Tightening. The rules we hold report a recent or pending change.
of registered STRs in residential zones is frozen, new registrations are barred, and existing permits no longer transfer when a property sells unless the buyer occupies it as a primary residence (verified via Vermont Homestead Declaration, voter registration, and driver's license).
Classified from the regulation text we publish; a direction is only kept when the sentence it rests on appears word for word in that text.
The numbers
We have not verified revenue figures for this market yet.
Home values in Lamoille County
Zillow Home Value Index: county-wide typical values for Lamoille County, not list prices. A specific property can sit well above or below them.
What it costs to own
Screening figures, not a bill or a quote. The tax rate is a county-wide median for owner-occupied homes (U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2018-2022); second homes and rentals are often taxed more heavily, and a purchase usually resets the assessed value. Expected annual loss is from the FEMA National Risk Index.
Housing market momentum
County-level, for-sale housing market: it says nothing directly about STR bookings. A relative ranking among tracked markets, not a forecast. Sources: Realtor.com Economic Research, U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow Home Value Index.
Why people come
4 demand drivers sit within 50 miles of Stowe. Ordered by published attendance. Attendance appears only where a source publishes it.
Parks and public lands
- Stowe Mountain Resort
- When
- Ski season, late Nov-April; holiday weeks peak.
- STR angle
- Vermont's classic ski-town brand at the base of Mount Mansfield supports a historic, high-demand cabin/inn rental market.
Outdoor activities
- Jay Peak Resort
- When
- Winter ski season, roughly December through March, heavily weekend- and holiday-driven.
- STR angle
- The snowiest eastern resort by the cited figures, close to the Quebec border. Slope-side condos and nearby chalets suit multi-night family stays.
- Kingdom Trails (East Burke)
- When
- Summer and fall riding; winter fat biking, Nordic skiing and Burke Mountain alpine skiing.
- STR angle
- The Northeast's best-known riding destination pulls groups from Boston, Montreal and New York for long weekends. Houses that sleep several riders with a bike wash, tool bench and secure storage are in demand, and Burke Mountain adds ski season.
- Sugarbush Resort
- When
- Winter ski season, roughly December through March, heavily weekend- and holiday-driven.
- STR angle
- The Mad River Valley is a classic New England ski-house market: farmhouses and chalets for groups rather than dense condo villages. Foliage and summer weddings add shoulder demand.
When they come
Ski-plus-summer climate: at least three months bring six inches or more of snowfall, and May to September is comfortable. 5 of 12 months have an average high between 60°F and 88°F, and 6 months average six inches or more of snow. Warmest month: July (average high 79°F). Coldest: January (average low 10°F).
- Jan27°10°ColdSnow
- Feb30°11°ColdSnow
- Mar40°20°ColdSnow
- Apr52°33°CoolSnow
- May65°44°Comfortable
- Jun74°55°Comfortable
- Jul79°61°Comfortable
- Aug76°59°Comfortable
- Sep69°52°Comfortable
- Oct58°42°Cool
- Nov43°27°ColdSnow
- Dec35°20°ColdSnow
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high (°F) | 27 | 30 | 40 | 52 | 65 | 74 | 79 | 76 | 69 | 58 | 43 | 35 |
| Average low (°F) | 10 | 11 | 20 | 33 | 44 | 55 | 61 | 59 | 52 | 42 | 27 | 20 |
| Precipitation (in) | 3.5 | 3.2 | 3.1 | 4.5 | 3.6 | 4.6 | 5.4 | 4.3 | 3.8 | 4.9 | 3.8 | 4.2 |
| Snowfall (in) | 18.7 | 17.6 | 12.7 | 7.7 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 10.4 | 14.0 |
| Sunshine (hours a day) | 4.3 | 5.7 | 7.2 | 7.6 | 10.2 | 10.5 | 11.2 | 10.8 | 8.9 | 6.1 | 5.5 | 3.9 |
This is climate and events, not booking data. Monthly normals are 2019-2023 averages from the Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (ERA5 reanalysis) at the market pin. We do not hold monthly occupancy or rate data for this market.
Who can reach it
Largest counties within 150 miles
| County | Population |
|---|---|
| Hillsborough County, NH | 422,733 |
| Rockingham County, NH | 315,169 |
| Albany County, NY | 315,041 |
County populations (U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2018-2022) summed for every county whose centre lies within each straight-line radius. Straight lines are shorter than roads, so read these as generous upper bounds, not drive-time counts.
What could go wrong
| Hazard | FEMA rating | Score (0-100) |
|---|---|---|
| Winter weather | Relatively Moderate | 79.1 |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low | 61.6 |
| River flooding | Relatively Low | 42.8 |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 40.5 |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 14.0 |
| Tornado | Very Low | 10.0 |
| Hail | Very Low | 4.8 |
This is a county-level index, not an insurance quote or a flood-zone determination. A coastal or wildfire-fringe rental can carry far more exposure than its county average suggests. FEMA does not model coastal flooding for this county, which is not the same as zero risk. Get property-level flood, wind and wildfire quotes before you buy.
Market context
Housing and jobs in Lamoille County
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2018-2022. Vacation-home share is housing units held for seasonal, recreational or occasional use. All three describe the whole county, not one town or neighbourhood.
What is within 15 km of the Stowe pin
Counts of features mapped in OpenStreetMap within 15 km of the market pin. A fixed radius favours dense metros, and map coverage varies by area.
Similar markets
The 4 tracked markets whose numbers sit closest to Stowe's. Each links to its own report.
Closest by normalised distance across the figures both markets hold (typical 4BR value, revenue, occupancy, regulation rating, vacation-home share, tourism job share, 4+ bedroom share, amenity score, population within 300 miles, comfortable months and FEMA risk score). At most 2 of the 4 come from Vermont, so the list is not just the neighbours. Similar numbers do not mean similar rules: check each market's regulation section.
See Stowe on the map
Open Stowe on the National STR Map to see it against its neighbours, switch overlays and run the deal calculator on your own assumptions.
Stowe STR questions, answered from the data
Is Airbnb legal in Stowe?
STR HUB rates Stowe's short-term rental rules 4/5 (Strict) on a scale from 1 (relaxed) to 5 (very strict). That rating was derived from the regulation text we hold and has not yet been reviewed by a person. Rules change, so confirm current requirements with the local jurisdiction before you buy or list.
How much does a 4-bedroom home cost in Stowe?
The typical 4-bedroom home in Lamoille County is valued at $928,644 (Zillow Home Value Index), and the typical home of any size at $494,913, with all-home values up 0.9% over the past year. These are county-wide typical values, not list prices.
What brings visitors to Stowe?
4 demand drivers sit within 50 miles of Stowe, including Jay Peak Resort, Kingdom Trails (East Burke) and Stowe Mountain Resort. Attendance is shown only where a source publishes it, and each driver's source is linked in the report.
What natural hazards affect Stowe?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Lamoille County "Very Low" overall, with a score of 18.3 out of 100 (a national percentile). The highest-scoring hazards we track there are winter weather and hurricane. It is a county-wide index, not an insurance quote or a flood-zone determination.
When is the weather best in Stowe?
5 of 12 months have an average high between 60°F and 88°F (May, June, July, August and September). Ski-plus-summer climate: at least three months bring six inches or more of snowfall, and May to September is comfortable. These are 2019-2023 climate normals, not booking data.
Sources and method
- Regulation summary and strictness rating: STR Agent HUB regulation research.
- Home values: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), county level. Data provided by Zillow Group.
- Housing, employment and population figures: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates, 2018-2022.
- Natural hazard risk: FEMA National Risk Index, county level.
- Amenity counts: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
- Climate normals: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (CC BY 4.0), 2019-2023 averages.
- Demand drivers: each entry links its own published source in the list above.
Figures come from the STR HUB national dataset dated September 21, 2026 and this page is regenerated whenever that dataset is rebuilt. County-level figures describe Lamoille County as a whole, not one street or neighbourhood. The Opportunity Score (0-100) is a screening heuristic that weighs revenue (35%), regulatory climate (25%), tourism employment (15%), nearby amenities (15%) and large-home supply (10%) relative to the other tracked markets.
Confirm before you act. Short-term rental rules change. Confirm current requirements with the jurisdiction, and work with a licensed local agent who knows which properties can legally operate. This report is screening data, not investment, legal or tax advice.
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