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Grand Isle, VT

Grand Isle, VT.

Population: 2,278 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Grand Isle, VT is $511,333 — up 3.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $440,000 after a median 69 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low. Cost of living is 2.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$511,333

Typical home value

+3.6%

1-year change

69

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$511,333
1-year appreciation
+3.6%
3-year appreciation
+3.4%
5-year appreciation
+15.2%
10-year appreciation
+63.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$511,333
House Price Index (state)
457.0 (+7.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$440,000
Median list price
$702,450
Median price per sqft
$297
1-year sale-price change
-46.2%
Median days on market
69 days
Homes sold (recent period)
5
For-sale inventory
10
Sale-to-list ratio
98.8%
Active listings
12
1-year forecast
+1.3%
New listings (monthly)
3

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,550/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,719/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,165/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,733/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,845/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
98.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
22.9¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$18.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.0 : 1
Schools include
Grand Isle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
6
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 9% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
80.6%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Plattsburgh Air Force Base (8.8 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
46.0°F
Average high
55.0°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
36.5 in
Annual snowfall
48.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,552
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,657

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
27
Nearest airport
Smith Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Plattsburgh International Airport (PBG) (9 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
6
Hospitals include
THE UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT HEALTH NETWORK - CHAMPL, ELIZABETHTOWN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, UNIV. OF VERMONT - FLETCHER ALLEN HEALTH CARE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+69 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1984
Housing built before 1970
35.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
35.5%
Median annual property tax
$5,533
Households with broadband internet
76.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,082
Average weekly wage
$984
Top industries (by employment)
Agriculture, Mining, Utilities
Annual residential building permits (county)
23

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Grand IsleState medianUS median
Typical home value$511,333$357,701$288,527
Median sale price$440,000$395,000$325,000
Median days on market69 days90 days51 days
Median annual property tax$5,533$4,553$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Grand Isle, VT?
$511,333.
What is the median sale price in Grand Isle, VT?
$440,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Grand Isle, VT?
Median days on market: 69 days.
What is typical rent in Grand Isle, VT?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,165/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Grand Isle, VT?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level).
Is Grand Isle, VT in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Grand Isle, VT. 6 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Grand Isle, VT?
Risk to homes is higher than 9% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Grand Isle, VT?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Grand Isle, VT?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Grand Isle, VT?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Grand Isle, VT walkable?
Walkability index: 5.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Grand Isle, VT?
Regional Price Parity: 98.0 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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