166 Eastern Ave

West Waterford, Passumpsic, Lower Waterford, Morses Mills and East Saint Johnsbury sit among the wooded hills and river valleys of Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom. The area has cold, snowy winters and pleasantly mild summers, with rural roads linking villages, farms and open countryside. In St. Johnsbury, the Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium and the St. Johnsbury Athenaeum add distinctive history, architecture and arts; the town center also has cafés, restaurants and local shops. Outdoor options include walks along the Passumpsic River and trails and greenspaces in the surrounding hills. A library, playgrounds and recreation facilities are available in St. Johnsbury, while dog walking is best suited to local trails and rural routes. A car is useful for getting between these spread-out communities, with regional bus service offering another connection. For ZIP code 05819, the median rent is $1,700 per month, with a typical range of $1,200 to $2,350.