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Swanton, VT

Franklin CountyElev. 150 m
Population
2,732
Median home
$210,000
Disaster risk
Very Low
Public schools
2
Sex offenders
2

Overview

About Swanton

Swanton is a city in Vermont with about 2,732 residents. Swanton sits in Franklin County. The median age is 39.2 and the median household income is $71,307. Homes carry a median value of $210,000, and about 70% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (91.3%). Around 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 22 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
2,732
Median age
39.2
Median household income
$71,307
Per-capita income
$26,935
Poverty rate
17.6%
High-school grad or higher
90.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
Unemployment
6%
Avg. commute
22.2 min
Work from home
6.2%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White91.3%
Hispanic or Latino1.1%
Black0.6%
Asian4.6%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts25.5%
Service23.9%
Production, transportation & material moving19.9%
Sales & office17%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance13.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$210,000
Median gross rent
$1,021/mo
Owner-occupied
70.2%
Median year built
1951
Households
899
Avg. household size
3.04

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Swanton has 2 public schools1 elementary, 1 high.

Missisquoi Valley Union High SchoolHighGrades 712
Swanton SchoolElementaryGrades -16

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime55% below national
Swanton175
Vermont216
United States386
15% higher than 2019
20192023
property crime69% below national
Swanton596
Vermont1,825
United States1,952
35% lower than 2019
20192023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Swanton Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Swanton.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very Low
Top hazards · Franklin County
Ice stormRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate
Cold waveRelatively Low
EarthquakeRelatively Low
HurricaneRelatively Low
LandslideRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Swanton is in Franklin County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Swanton sits in Franklin County. Elevation ~150 m.

Map of Swanton
Swanton, VT
Where Swanton is
BurlingtonSouth BurlingtonRutlandEssex JunctionBarreWinooskiSwanton
Historic places

6 on the National Register of Historic Places.

RockledgeMethodist Episcopal ChurchFirst Congregational Church of SwantonParish of the Holy TrinitySwanton SchoolSwanton Covered Railroad Bridge
Notable people from Swanton
Leo DelaneyLucien B. CaswellJoseph W. BabcockGeorge Washington Stephens Sr.Albert W. SanbornStephen Decatur HatchStephen F. BrownOscar Clark HathawayTodd RaleighAlbert M. Skeels
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Nearby cities
St. Albans (8 mi)Alburgh (10 mi)Enosburg Falls (16 mi)Cambridge (23 mi)Jeffersonville (24 mi)Johnson (29 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Swanton, VT (2)

Public sex-offender registry records for Swanton, Vermont.

Daniel Harris, 34
Swanton · Franklin County · 05488
AKA Daniel Edmound Lee Harris, Dan Harris
James Raymond Campbell, 66
Swanton · Franklin County · 05488
AKA Jim Campbell, Jimmy Campbell

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Swanton — frequently asked

What is the population of Swanton, Vermont?
Swanton has a population of about 2,732, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Swanton?
The median home value in Swanton is $210,000, and the median gross rent is $1,021/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Swanton safe? What is the crime rate?
Swanton Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 175 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Swanton face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Franklin County as "Very Low" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, lightning, cold wave.
How many schools are in Swanton?
Swanton has 2 public schools (1 elementary, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Swanton?
Public registry data lists 2 registered sex offenders in or near Swanton. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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