Grand Isle County

VT · Pop. 192,534 · Urban County

5Homestead Score

Grand Isle County is a urban county in VT with a population of approximately 192,534.

$/Acre: $9,490

Property Tax: 1.9%

Growing Season: 133 days

Broadband: 98%

Safety: 8/10

Density: 583.4/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Urban density, Expensive land, Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.9%

Local Sales Tax0.88%

Combined Sales Tax6.88%

Cost of Living Index104

Median Household Income$39,497

Poverty Rate21.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$9,490

Median Home Price$468K

Acres for Sale3025

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeFull Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.25 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season133 days

Annual Rainfall38.5 inches

Avg Summer High80°F

Avg Winter Low10°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation4,098 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado1/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)120 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceCommon

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K76

Property Crime /100K105

Overall Safety8/10

Sheriff Response30 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital6.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage98%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City17 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby50%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.6%

Ag EconomyWeak