Surrounded by Lake Champlain, Grand Isle County has long been a destination for Vermonters and tourists alike. As lifestyles changed as a result of the global pandemic, Grand Isle proved desirable for those able to work remotely. With a quick drive to Chittenden County, Franklin County, and Burlington International Airport – the number of homes sold over the past 2 years has increased while the number of homes coming on the market declined nearly 16% – mostly during the second half of 2021. This drove the median price up by 24% to $380,000 – a considerably higher increase than the region. Inventory was absorbed more quickly in 2021, with the average days on market (DOM) dropping to 67 days – or just over 2 months from listing to close. Alburgh led the county with 28% of the closed sales. Affordability in this northernmost town, coupled with the greatest number of new listings on the market likely contributes to these results.