Swanton, Vermont

About Swanton

Swanton, VT is a small town located in northwestern Vermont with an estimated population of 2,382.

Officially, Swanton is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.76 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 3,134 residents per square mile.

📰 Swanton News Today

• Colby Daniel Smith Obituary Sep 19, 2026 Goss Funeral Services · Sep 25
• Woman injured after stray bullet hits home in Franklin County, Vermont, police say WPTZ · Jun 18
• 2 face charges after bullet fired by target shooter injures Vt. woman WCAX · Aug 20
• Weather Forecast and Conditions for Swanton, Vermont - The Weather Channel | Weather.com The Weather Channel · Jul 15
• Swanton Electric seeks 30% rate hike from state regulators Vermont Public · May 12

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

📰 Local News

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What Makes Swanton Unique

• A top-25 city in Vermont by population (#13 of 39 incorporated places).
• Positioned in northwestern Vermont, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Home to 1.5% of Vermont's city-dwelling population.

Why People Love It Here

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Swanton

• Big Wok — chinese

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Swanton

• Cohen Park reviews ★
• Goose Point Park reviews ★
• John Raleigh III Memorial Field reviews ★
• Maquam Bay Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Marble Mill Park reviews ★
• Swanton Beach reviews ★
• Veteran’s Memorial Park reviews ★
• Village Green Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Swanton

• Missisquoi Valley Union High School
• Swanton School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

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🗺️ Map of Swanton

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