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Swanton, VT
Full City Profile · Vermont · Grand Isle County County
Swanton, VT
At a Glance
How Swanton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Swanton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Swanton a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Swanton residents earn a median household income of $71,307 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,935. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 299 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Swanton is $210,000 , 26% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $332,688. Median rent is $1,021/month, with 22.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1942.
Safety & Crime
Swanton reports 152 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 60% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 910/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
12.8% of adults in Swanton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 90.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Swanton has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.