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

• John R. Chevalier Obituary Sep 22, 2008 altogetherfuneral.com · Aug 13
• JoAnne Marian Foell Obituary (2026) - Swanton, VT - Goss Life Celebration Home - Swanton Legacy obituary · Aug 10
• Donald Cobb Obituary Jul 24, 2026 Goss Funeral Services · Jul 24
• Woman injured after stray bullet hits home in Franklin County, Vermont, police say WPTZ · Jun 18
• Swanton Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 24

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

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.

🏞️ 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.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Swanton

🏘️ Nearby Communities