Swanton, VT

Swanton, Vermont

Swanton, Vermont is 151 miles N of Schenectady, New York (center to center) and 205 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. It is in Franklin county. The village is part of the Burlington metro area. The population of Swanton is 2,548.

The People and Families of Swanton

In Swanton, about 54% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Swanton had a median family income of $41,929.

Political Inclinations

Among Swanton political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $1,500. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the village.

Swanton Housing

Of the housing in Swanton, approximately 64% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the village is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities. Swanton offers a good supply of small apartments. Property taxes in the village are low by Vermont standards.

Commuting

In Swanton, 89% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Swanton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Vermont):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 12%

Comparative Profile of Swanton, VT

Comparing Swanton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Vermont (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Swanton Almanac

Swanton Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Swanton Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Swanton residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Swanton, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Swanton High Schools (2004)

MISSISQUOI VALLEY UHSD #7
100 THUNDER BIRD DRIVE
802-868-7311
Serves 1,070 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13.2

Swanton Colleges

(List of All Vermont Colleges)

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