Living in Franklin County, Vermont.
Franklin County brings together St. Albans, Lake Champlain shoreline, the Missisquoi River valley, and Vermont’s northern border with Quebec. Buyers can compare a walkable small-city center, village neighborhoods, working farmland, lake access, and Green Mountain foothills while remaining connected to Burlington by Interstate 89. The county’s varied housing stock ranges from historic city homes and village properties to rural acreage and waterfront retreats.
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- Bakersfield
- Berkshire
- Fairfield
- Fletcher
- Montgomery
- Sheldon
Towns in Franklin County.
St. Albans City
Coming soonHistoric downtown, rail heritage, and I-89 access
St. Albans
Coming soonSt. Albans Bay, countryside, and access to city services
Swanton
Coming soonMissisquoi River village near the wildlife refuge
Fairfax
Coming soonSouthern gateway with village services and Burlington access
Georgia
Coming soonLake Champlain shoreline and convenient I-89 access
Highgate
Coming soonInternational border access and Missisquoi Bay landscapes
Enosburgh / Enosburg Falls
Coming soonEastern county hub on the Missisquoi River
Richford
Coming soonBorder village near the Green Mountain foothills
Franklin
Coming soonLake Carmi access and northern farmland
Why buyers choose Franklin County.
St. Albans City is the county’s commercial and civic center, pairing a compact historic downtown with passenger rail service and direct access to Interstate 89. St. Albans Town wraps around the city and reaches west to St. Albans Bay, adding countryside and shoreline options close to daily services.
The western side of Franklin County is shaped by Lake Champlain, Missisquoi Bay, and the Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge. Swanton, Highgate, Georgia, and St. Albans Town offer a mix of village neighborhoods, open land, river corridors, and lake access, with flood-zone and shoreline conditions varying by property.
Fairfax and Georgia sit at the county’s southern edge and provide practical access toward Burlington, while Enosburgh, Sheldon, Richford, and Montgomery follow the Missisquoi River east toward the Green Mountain foothills. These areas offer village homes, farm properties, wooded acreage, and access to year-round recreation.
Franklin County reaches the Quebec border, so buyers should account for travel patterns, winter road conditions, well and septic systems outside municipal service areas, and the availability of broadband or cellular service at a specific address. Local market conditions can vary substantially between St. Albans, lake areas, and the county’s more rural towns.
Franklin County questions.
What towns are in Franklin County, Vermont?
Franklin County includes Bakersfield, Berkshire, Enosburgh, Fairfax, Fairfield, Fletcher, Franklin, Georgia, Highgate, Montgomery, Richford, Sheldon, St. Albans City, St. Albans Town, and Swanton. Enosburg Falls and Swanton are incorporated village centers within their respective towns.
What is the county seat of Franklin County?
St. Albans City is the shire town and county seat. Its downtown serves as a regional center for government, shopping, dining, rail service, and the annual Vermont Maple Festival.
How far is Franklin County from Burlington?
Drive times vary by town. Georgia and Fairfax are generally the closest Franklin County communities to the Burlington area, while St. Albans is roughly 30 miles north of Burlington by Interstate 89. Richford, Montgomery, and the northeastern towns require longer cross-county drives.
What types of homes are available in Franklin County?
The county includes historic city and village homes, conventional subdivisions near St. Albans and the I-89 corridor, farmhouses and acreage, camps and seasonal properties, and waterfront homes around Lake Champlain, St. Albans Bay, Missisquoi Bay, and Lake Carmi.
What should buyers know about rural and waterfront property in Franklin County?
Buyers should verify flood maps, shoreline rules, private-road maintenance, well and septic records, heating systems, winter access, and broadband availability for each property. Lake Champlain and Missisquoi River conditions can differ considerably from upland parcels.
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Last updated: October 2026 · Author: Jacob Barnes, Vermont ICON Agent, EXP Realty
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