Housing data for Swanton (Franklin County, town), VT
Swanton (Franklin County, town), VT has an estimated 6,820 residents and 2,971 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a town in Franklin County.
22.1% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $1,257 a month.
Its population grew measurably since 2015–2019 (+4.4%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 6,820 (±19)
- Housing units
- 2,971 (±217)
- Households that rent
- 22.1%
- Median gross rent
- $1,257
- Residents since 2015–2019
- +4.4%
What stands out in Swanton (Franklin County, town)
Working from home: 8.1% (±3.6 points) in Swanton (Franklin County, town), lower than in Franklin County (14.3%).
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units: 2.8% (±1.4 points) in Swanton (Franklin County, town), lower than in Franklin County (6.8%).
Average commute: 23.4 minutes (±2.3) in Swanton (Franklin County, town), lower than in Franklin County (27.1 minutes).
- Commute and cars in Swanton (Franklin County, town)
- Types of homes in Swanton (Franklin County, town)
Housing in Swanton (Franklin County, town) at a glance
- Median rent: $1,257 median gross rent a month
- Rent by bedrooms: $1,321 median gross rent, 2 bedrooms
- Rent burden: 32.7% of renters pay 30% or more of income (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Renters and owners: 22.1% of households rent
- Income and affordability: $81,371 median household income
- Home values: $285,100 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $1,721 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $4,449 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 2.8% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 56.6% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 57.0% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 6.3% rental vacancy rate (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Heating fuel: 43.8% heat with utility gas
- Commute and cars: 23.4 minutes average trip to work
- Growth: +4.4% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 21.1% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 2.5% of homes have more than 1 person per room (Small sample: wide margin of error)
Swanton (Franklin County, town) against Franklin County, its state and the nation
| Swanton (Franklin County, town) | Franklin County | Vermont | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 6,820 (±19) | 50,638 (exact) | 647,106 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 2,971 (±217) | 23,019 (±59) | 339,042 (±187) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 22.1% (±6.0 points) | 22.6% (±2.2 points) | 26.8% (±0.5 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $1,257 (±$133) | $1,180 (±$57) | $1,234 (±$18) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $81,371 (±$13,820) | $81,313 (±$4,757) | $81,203 (±$1,339) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $285,100 (±$35,075) | $306,700 (±$9,604) | $316,600 (±$3,361) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $4,449 (±$342) | $4,332 (±$152) | $5,039 (±$66) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 57.0% (±9.5 points) | 51.6% (±3.5 points) | 56.1% (±0.8 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 23.4 minutes (±2.3) | 27.1 minutes (±1.2) | 23.5 minutes (±0.3) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 90.2% (±3.8 points) | 89.5% (±1.7 points) | 89.7% (±0.4 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 43.7 years (±5.5) | 40.8 years (±0.3) | 43.1 years (±0.2) | 38.9 years |
Swanton (Franklin County, town) covers 48.2 square miles of land, about 141 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How Swanton (Franklin County, town) has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 6,534 (±23) | 6,820 (±19) | +4.4% | Measurable increase |
| Housing units | 3,050 (±210) | 2,971 (±217) | −2.6% | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $924 (±$135) | $1,257 (±$133) | +36.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $210,200 (±$12,698) | $285,100 (±$35,075) | +35.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $64,659 (±$8,693) | $81,371 (±$13,820) | +25.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,625 (±$120) | $1,721 (±$86) | +5.9% | Down after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $3,703 (±$223) | $4,449 (±$342) | +20.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 23.0% (±6.4 points) | 22.1% (±6.0 points) | −0.9 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 13.3% (±11.1 points) | 6.3% (±7.6 points) | −7.0 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Crime reported to police in Franklin County
Swanton (Franklin County, town) has no police department of its own in the FBI’s figures, so this is the figure for Franklin County as a whole.
In 2025, the police departments that report for Franklin County recorded 236 violent and 1,558 property crimes per 100,000 residents.
A county-wide figure describes the whole county, not this place; crime varies from one community to the next.
ZIP codes in Swanton (Franklin County, town)
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05488 | 47% | 8,469 | $1,286 | $288,700 | $77,154 |
| 05478 | 20% | 15,580 | $1,227 | $316,400 | $71,203 |
| 05483 | 18% | 1,717 | $1,605 | $246,500 | $78,505 |
A ZIP code is a mail route rather than a boundary, so the Census Bureau publishes figures for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas built from census blocks; the share column says how much of each one’s land lies in this place.
Places near Swanton (Franklin County, town)
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highgate | 4.8 mi | $895 | $280,500 | 19.3% |
| St. Albans (Franklin County, town) | 6.9 mi | $1,460 | $363,300 | 20.7% |
| St. Albans (Franklin County, city) | 7.0 mi | $1,150 | $263,400 | 51.0% |
| North Hero | 7.2 mi | $1,556 | $451,400 | 3.7% |
| Alburgh (Grand Isle County, town) | 8.9 mi | $1,529 | $268,300 | 7.1% |
| Alburgh (Grand Isle County, village) | 9.9 mi | $1,721 | $189,900 | 23.1% |
| Sheldon | 9.9 mi | $1,286 | $272,400 | 11.0% |
| Isle La Motte | 11 mi | $1,391 | $269,300 | 7.5% |
Places in Vermont most like Swanton (Franklin County, town)
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guilford | $1,283 | $312,600 | $75,243 | 19.9% |
| Fairlee | $1,083 | $274,200 | $74,760 | 19.1% |
| Plymouth | $1,299 | $337,900 | $87,614 | 22.0% |
| Shaftsbury | $1,079 | $267,300 | $86,071 | 17.7% |
| Shoreham | $1,306 | $316,400 | $93,654 | 19.1% |
| Thetford | $1,141 | $329,500 | $88,045 | 15.9% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across Vermont.
HUD Fair Market Rent for Swanton (Franklin County, town), fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,550 | $1,719 | $2,165 | $2,733 | $2,845 |
HUD income limits for Swanton (Franklin County, town), fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $26,200 | $43,650 | $69,850 |
| 2 people | $29,950 | $49,900 | $79,800 |
| 3 people | $33,700 | $56,150 | $89,800 |
| 4 people | $37,400 | $62,350 | $99,750 |
| 5 people | $40,400 | $67,350 | $107,750 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $72,350 | $115,750 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $77,350 | $123,700 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $82,350 | $131,700 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Burlington-South Burlington, VT MSA, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $123,400.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
The figures for Swanton (Franklin County, town) include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Swanton (Franklin County, village).
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
What you can do on Seayora in Swanton (Franklin County, town)
One account for renting, owning, managing and fixing homes, with these figures beside you.
Own or manage a rental?
List it, sign the lease and collect rent online, with the figures for Swanton (Franklin County, town) beside you.
Create a landlord account · See what landlords get
Looking for a place to rent?
Browse homes for rent near Swanton (Franklin County, town), save the ones you like and apply online.
Browse rentals · Create a renter account
Do repairs, renovations or maintenance?
Get found by owners and renters near Swanton (Franklin County, town), and send estimates and invoices from your phone.
Questions about Swanton (Franklin County, town)
What is the average rent in Swanton (Franklin County, town), VT?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Swanton (Franklin County, town) is $1,257 (±$133) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How much is a one-bedroom apartment in Swanton (Franklin County, town)?
The median gross rent for a one-bedroom home in Swanton (Franklin County, town), VT is $1,047 (±$349) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many renters are there in Swanton (Franklin County, town)?
Swanton (Franklin County, town) has an estimated 576 (±168) renting households, 22.1% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median household income in Swanton (Franklin County, town)?
The median household income in Swanton (Franklin County, town) is $81,371 (±$13,820) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in Swanton (Franklin County, town), VT?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $285,100 (±$35,075) for owner-occupied homes in Swanton (Franklin County, town) (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average mortgage payment in Swanton (Franklin County, town)?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Swanton (Franklin County, town), VT is $1,721 (±$86) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
Is Swanton (Franklin County, town) growing?
In Swanton (Franklin County, town), the number of residents went from 6,534 in 2015–2019 to 6,820 in 2020–2024 (+4.4%), a measurable increase.
What ZIP codes are in Swanton (Franklin County, town)?
The ZIP codes that cover Swanton (Franklin County, town) are 05488, 05478, 05483.
What is the median rent in ZIP code 05488?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code Tabulation Area 05488 is $1,286 (±$103) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Swanton town, Franklin County, Vermont
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Swanton town, Franklin County, Vermont
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Swanton town, Franklin County, Vermont
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Swanton town, Franklin County, Vermont
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Swanton town, Franklin County, Vermont
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Swanton town, Franklin County, Vermont
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Swanton town, Franklin County, Vermont
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Burlington-South Burlington, VT MSA
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Burlington-South Burlington, VT MSA
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Swanton town, Franklin County, Vermont (county subdivision:71725, in state:50 county:011).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .