Living in Swanton, Vermont
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Swanton · Census data 2020–2024
Swanton has 2,670 residents with a median age of 37.8. The median household income is $66,607 (18% lower than the Vermont median), the median home value is $229,000, the median rent is $1,238/month.
Swanton at a glance
- Population
- 2,670
- Median age
- 37.8State: 43.1
- Median household income
- $66,607State: $81,203
- Median home value
- $229,000State: $316,600
- Median rent
- $1,238/moState: $1,234
- Homeowners
- 64.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.2%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Swanton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 28% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3%.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the Vermont median; a poverty rate of 20.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Swanton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Swanton the median home value is $229,000, 31% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,238 per month, which is 24.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,674 a month in housing costs.
Swanton median household income
The median household income in Swanton is $66,607 and the income per person is $28,145. 20.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Vermont: 10.1%).
Housing in Swanton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,005
- Owner-occupied
- 64.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.2%
- Vacant
- 7.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1952
- Average household size
- 2.87
Swanton demographics
- Population
- 2,670
- Median age
- 37.8
- Under 18
- 24.3%
- 65 and older
- 19.3%
- Households
- 931
- Foreign-born
- 2.9%
- Veterans
- 4.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Swanton ›
Education in Swanton
20.2% of adults 25 and older in Swanton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Vermont: 43.8%), and 6.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Swanton
- Unemployment rate
- 3%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 7.4%
- Drive alone
- 73%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.2%
Swanton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swanton | 2,670 | $66,607 | $229,000 | $1,238 |
| Highgate | 3,528 | $81,017 | $280,500 | $895 |
| Highgate Center | 401 | $120,983 | $340,600 | — |
| St. Albans | 6,954 | $57,980 | $263,400 | $1,150 |
| North Hero | 1,263 | $102,143 | $451,400 | $1,556 |
| Alburgh | 486 | $60,000 | $189,900 | $1,721 |
| Sheldon | 2,267 | $78,533 | $272,400 | $1,286 |
| Franklin | 1,590 | $79,917 | $247,400 | $891 |
| Isle La Motte | 577 | $82,500 | $269,300 | $1,391 |
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What is the median household income in Swanton, VT?
The median household income in Swanton is $66,607, 18% lower than the Vermont median of $81,203 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Swanton?
The median home value in Swanton is $229,000, compared with $316,600 in Vermont.
How much is rent in Swanton?
The median gross rent in Swanton is $1,238 per month, about 24.1% of household income.
Is Swanton, VT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 28% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3%. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the Vermont median; a poverty rate of 20.1%.
What is the median age in Swanton?
The median age in Swanton is 37.8 years (Vermont: 43.1).
How long is the commute in Swanton?
The average commute to work in Swanton is 21 minutes; 7.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Swanton?
The unemployment rate in Swanton is 3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Swanton?
20.2% of adults in Swanton have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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