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18 discussions from residents and visitors

Skylar Gray

Top 5 things I love about Burlington

First post here. I'm a teacher here and The unemployment rate is 2.4%, which is pretty low. Poverty rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a gro...

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tampa_riley

Things Burlington needs to improve

Longtime lurker here, I'm a 55-year-old writer and The unemployment rate is 2.4%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $142,207, which feels pretty solid for the area. Household incomes average around $142,207 in Burlington. The suburbs are where most families end up. The city has investe...

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Silas Thompson

Housing market in Burlington right now

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a college student here and Median household income is $142,207, which feels pretty solid for the area. You can expect to pay around $2,597 for rent here. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Looking ...

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Miles W.

Things Burlington needs to improve

Homes are going for about $679,400 on average. The city has invested a lot in new development. Anyone in a similar situation? I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. There's a ...

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Nora Morgan

Healthcare options in Burlington?

Anyone else feel this way? We're a young couple and The unemployment rate is 2.4%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Burlington sits at 154.7 per 100K. It's a a smaller city city with about 26,223 people. Household incomes average around $142,207 in Burlington. There's a real...

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fresno_brooklyn

Weekend activities in Burlington?

Alright, I'm originally from Pittsburgh and Median household income is $142,207, which feels pretty solid for the area. The median home value here is around $679,400, which is pretty steep. With a population of 26,223, Burlington is a smaller city. The suburbs are where most families end up. The wea...

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Isabella Collins

Best restaurants in Burlington?

Curious what people think. Am I overthinking this? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

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Nevaeh R.

Moving to Burlington with kids -good idea?

OK so I'm a college student here and Median household income is $142,207, which feels pretty solid for the area. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The suburbs are where most families end up. I'd say it's better for families ...

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Cameron Walker

Most overrated things about Burlington

OK so Crime rate is something to consider -Burlington sits at 154.7 per 100K. With a population of 26,223, Burlington is a smaller city. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, which is pretty low. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable....

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Nora Morgan

Top 5 things I love about Burlington

Hey, It's not perfect, but the community is solid. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

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Nora Morgan

Best apartments in Burlington under ?

OK so Household incomes average around $142,207 in Burlington. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. Homes are going for about $679,400 on average. Rent is about $2,597/month for a decent place. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Public transit needs a lot of...

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Silas Thompson

Weekend activities in Burlington?

My partner and I are With a population of 26,223, Burlington is a smaller city. Poverty rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. The weather takes some getting used to. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Does this match your experience? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's a ver...

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Cameron Walker

First time home buyer in Burlington

Hello, Crime rate is something to consider -Burlington sits at 154.7 per 100K. Homes are going for about $679,400 on average. The weather takes some getting used to. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Am I overthinking this?

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Cameron Walker

Considering Burlington vs Miami -help me decide

Been meaning to ask this. We have two kids and Household incomes average around $142,207 in Burlington. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's changing fast -some good, some no...

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Jackson

What to expect moving to Burlington?

Hey everyone, My partner and I are Median household income is $142,207, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's a a smaller city city with about 26,223 people. You can expect to pay around $2,597 for rent here. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a real sense of community in cer...

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Nevaeh R.

Thinking about relocating to Burlington from Tucson

Longtime lurker here, My partner and I are Household incomes average around $142,207 in Burlington. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Anyone in a similar situation? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

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Nora Morgan

Moving to Burlington for work -advice?

Hey folks, Crime rate is something to consider -Burlington sits at 154.7 per 100K. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Should I be concerned? Thanks for reading.

2 replies 21 upvotes moving
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