Grand Isle County, Vermont Housing Market
In Grand Isle County, Vermont, the median home value is $394,100, with a median monthly rent of $1,425. This places Grand Isle County at #299 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #2 within Vermont.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $984
- Establishments: 289
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 21
- Multi-family: 2
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 3,690 (avg $106,262)
- Outflow: 3,419 (avg $103,650)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 2 active ZIP codes in Grand Isle County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 05458 | 351.3 | +10.95% | 2025 |
| 2 | 05486 | 301.3 | -2.02% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Grand Isle County | Vermont Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $394,100 | $292,950 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,425 | $1,131 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 89.9% | 77.1% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 23.0 | 21.4 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Grand Isle County is 34.5% above the Vermont state average and 73.1% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,425/month is 26.0% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 23.0, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Grand Isle County has an owner-occupancy rate of 89.9%, compared to 77.1% in Vermont and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more homeowner-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Kent County | Virginia | $393,600 | $1,721 |
| Lewis and Clark County | Montana | $393,500 | $1,102 |
| Colusa County | California | $393,400 | $1,157 |
| Greene County | Georgia | $394,800 | $924 |
| Wallowa County | Oregon | $394,800 | $981 |
Other Counties in Vermont
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Addison County | $361,200 | $1,177 | 79.3% |
| Chittenden County | $439,200 | $1,646 | 63.9% |
| Washington County | $315,000 | $1,163 | 73.7% |
| Franklin County | $306,700 | $1,180 | 77.4% |
| Lamoille County | $304,700 | $1,160 | 72.9% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).