Grand Isle town, Vermont
Grand Isle town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Grand Isle town is a geographic entity located in Grand Isle County, Vermont. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,172. The land area covers 16.41 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 2,172 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 43.3 yrs | ±2.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 925 | ±102 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,197 | ±107 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 925 | ±102 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 272 | ±79 |
| Median Home Value | $398,600 | ±$33,312 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,363 | ±$530 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $100,846 | ±$22,253 |
| Per Capita Income | $54,745 | ±$7,504 |
| Poverty Rate | 6.8% | ±3.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 150 | ±79 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.3% | ±0.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,194 | ±170 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 90.7% | ±5.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 2,162 (2024)
ID: 212131
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: ZONING ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
PO BOX 49, GRAND ISLE VT 05458-0049
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COUNTY OF GRAND ISLE
GUS Population: 7,528 (2024)
ID: 176535
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
PO BOX 7, NORTH HERO VT 05474-0007
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Grand Isle | PK-06 | Grand Isle, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | PLATTSBURGH, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | WEST CHAZY, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | WEST CHAZY, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | WEST CHAZY, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Saint Albans, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Fairfax, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Fairfax, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Burlington, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | CHAZY, NY |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Clinton Community College
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College | 8.3 mi away | 136 Clinton Point Dr., Plattsburgh, NY, 12901 |
5185624200
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GRAND ISLE FREE
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Library | 0.5 mi away | 10 HYDE RD., GRAND ISLE, VT, 05458 |
(802) 372-4797
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State University of New York at Plattsburgh
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College | 8.4 mi away | 101 Broad Street, Plattsburgh, NY, 12901-2681 |
5185642000
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WORTHEN LIBRARY
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Library | 5.5 mi away | 75 SOUTH ST., SOUTH HERO, VT, 05486 |
(802) 372-6209
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CVPH Medical Center School of Radiologic Technology
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College | 8.4 mi away | 75 Beekman St, Plattsburgh, NY, 12901-1438 |
5185627510
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NORTH HERO PUBLIC
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Library | 6.6 mi away | 3195 US RTE 2, NORTH HERO, VT, 05474 |
(802) 372-5458
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Clinton Essex Warren Washington BOCES
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College Vocational | 10.8 mi away | 1585 Military Turnpike, Plattsburgh, NY, 12901-0455 |
5185610100
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PLATTSBURGH PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.8 mi away | 19 OAK STREET, PLATTSBURGH, NY, 12901 |
(518) 563-0921
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Saint Michael's College
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College | 16.7 mi away | One Winooski Park, Colchester, VT, 05439 |
8026542000
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GEORGIA PUBLIC
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Library | 9.6 mi away | 1697 ETHAN ALLEN HWY, FAIRFAX, VT, 05454 |
(802) 524-4643
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at S HERO, VT US, located 6.2 miles from Grand Isle town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.8° | 11.3° | 19.6° | 1.94" | 11.4" |
| February | 30.7° | 12.4° | 21.6° | 1.57" | 11.6" |
| March | 40.1° | 21.7° | 30.9° | 2.02" | 10.6" |
| April | 53.8° | 34.1° | 43.9° | 2.66" | 2.2" |
| May | 67.9° | 46.4° | 57.1° | 3.36" | 0.0" |
| June | 76.8° | 55.9° | 66.3° | 4.09" | 0.0" |
| July | 81.5° | 61.9° | 71.7° | 3.85" | 0.0" |
| August | 79.9° | 60.8° | 70.3° | 3.62" | 0.0" |
| September | 72.2° | 53.1° | 62.7° | 3.26" | 0.0" |
| October | 58.0° | 42.1° | 50.1° | 3.74" | 0.1" |
| November | 45.6° | 31.4° | 38.5° | 2.67" | 3.3" |
| December | 34.0° | 20.5° | 27.3° | 2.21" | 10.9" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Hero CDP | CDP | 4.7 mi | — |
| Cumberland Head CDP | CDP | 4.8 mi | — |
| Plattsburgh city | City | 8.0 mi | — |
| Parc CDP | CDP | 8.4 mi | — |
| Plattsburgh West CDP | CDP | 10.4 mi | — |
| Milton CDP | CDP | 10.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5001329275. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.