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