Franklin County

VT · Pop. 54,663 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Franklin County is a suburban county in VT with a population of approximately 54,663.

$/Acre: $4,158

Property Tax: 1.9%

Growing Season: 145 days

Broadband: 77%

Safety: 8/10

Density: 97.1/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.9%

Local Sales Tax0.87%

Combined Sales Tax6.87%

Cost of Living Index103.4

Median Household Income$94,455

Poverty Rate22.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,158

Median Home Price$410K

Acres for Sale1589

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season145 days

Annual Rainfall43.8 inches

Avg Summer High79°F

Avg Winter Low8°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation4,069 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado1/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)199 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K98

Property Crime /100K127

Overall Safety8/10

Sheriff Response37 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital24.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage77%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City29 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby16%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4%

Ag EconomyModerate