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Swanton, Vermont

village · Franklin County

At a glance

2,670
Population
$229,000
Median home value (all homes)
25% below U.S. median
$351,918
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,238/mo
Median rent
8% below U.S. median
$66,607
Median household income
15% below U.S. median
21.3 min
Average commute
88.2%
Homes with broadband
0%
Locations with fiber available
3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 93 — 7% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing7% below
Goods & services1% below
Utilities7% above
Taxes36% below
Insurance34% below
Commute cost22% below
For business: Vermont is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 4/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college23 mi
Nearest community college24 mi
Nearest technical college23 mi
High school graduates93.7%
College graduates20.2%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Vermont Dept of Economic Development
ThinkVermont is an initiative of the ACCD that provides resources to individuals considering moving to Vermont and to startups or existing businesses relocating or expanding. In Vermont, your business can grow and thrive with the support of technical assistance, incentives, and financing programs that suit your company’s needs.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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