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35 discussions from residents and visitors

Adrian Y.

Co-working spaces in Burlington?

Been meaning to ask this. I've been here for 9 years and With a population of 58,599, Burlington is a smaller city. It's a a smaller city city with about 58,599 people. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. There's a grow...

2 replies 3 upvotes jobs
Santiago Howard

Planning a move to Burlington -neighborhoods?

Median household income is $54,941, which feels on the lower side for the area. Rent is about $1,030/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $188,700 on average. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is pretty low. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. There's a real...

5 replies 0 upvotes moving
Miles Harris

Starting a business in Burlington?

I grew up here but left for a while. Poverty rate is 15.4%, which is higher than I expected. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Would love some local perspective. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoati...

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Sophia

Is Burlington a good place to live?

I'm a nurse at the local hospital and The median home value here is around $188,700, which is actually reasonable. Median household income is $54,941, which feels on the lower side for the area. Average temperature is around 60--F, so the weather is moderate. You can expect to pay around $1,030 for ...

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Ella

Best coffee shops in Burlington?

Longtime lurker here, Property taxes are high but you get good services. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

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desert_jonathan46

How are the schools in Burlington?

Hey everyone, I grew up here but left for a while. Rent is about $1,030/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 15.4%, which is higher than I expected. Crime rate is something to consider -Burlington sits at 850.2 per 100K. The weather takes some getting used to. Cost of living is definitely risin...

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Matthew W.

Best companies to work for in Burlington?

Hey everyone, The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is pretty low. Poverty rate is 15.4%, which is higher than I expected. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Am I overthinking this? TIA!

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Matthew W.

Weekend activities in Burlington?

Hey, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Average temperature is around 60--F, so the weather is moderate. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

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Sophia

Dog-friendly places in Burlington?

Alright, Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

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Isabelle Taylor

Is Burlington worth moving to in 2026?

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a nurse at the local hospital and The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 60--F, so the weather is moderate. Median household income is $54,941, which feels on the lower side for the area. Homes are going for about $188,700 on a...

7 replies 26 upvotes moving
Elizabeth Jackson

Burlington quality of life -am I missing something?

Random thought, I'm single, late 40s, and It's a a smaller city city with about 58,599 people. Average temperature is around 60--F, so the weather is moderate. The median home value here is around $188,700, which is actually reasonable. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is pretty low. It's a very...

2 replies 15 upvotes living
Elena

Best and worst neighborhoods in Burlington

Longtime lurker here, I'm a 48-year-old data analyst and Average temperature is around 60--F, so the weather is moderate. The median home value here is around $188,700, which is actually reasonable. Rent is about $1,030/month for a decent place. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The su...

6 replies 21 upvotes best-worst
Andrew Morris

Burlington in the winter -how bad?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but We have two kids and Rent is about $1,030/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -Burlington sits at 850.2 per 100K. Poverty rate is 15.4%, which is higher than I expected. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Traffic can be ...

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Ian

Grocery stores in Burlington -recommendations?

First post here. Born and raised here. Poverty rate is 15.4%, which is higher than I expected. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. What do you all think? The weather takes some getting used to.

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Ella

Healthcare options in Burlington?

Hey everyone, I'm retired and It's a a smaller city city with about 58,599 people. Median household income is $54,941, which feels on the lower side for the area. Average temperature is around 60--F, so the weather is moderate. Crime rate is something to consider -Burlington sits at 850.2 per 100K. ...

5 replies 26 upvotes qa
Santiago Howard

Pros and cons of Burlington after 13 years

Hey everyone, I grew up here but left for a while. Poverty rate is 15.4%, which is higher than I expected. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Any advice would be great. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Down...

2 replies 19 upvotes living
Cameron Nelson

Burlington is underrated, change my mind

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a 54-year-old teacher and You can expect to pay around $1,030 for rent here. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Does this match your experience? Thanks for reading. The suburbs are where most...

0 replies 26 upvotes best-worst
Genesis

Is it worth buying in Burlington?

Hi all, We're a young couple and The median home value here is around $188,700, which is actually reasonable. Poverty rate is 15.4%, which is higher than I expected. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Property taxes are high but you get good services. People here are genuinely friendly, no...

2 replies 5 upvotes housing
Hannah

Most overrated things about Burlington

I'm a teacher here and Crime rate is something to consider -Burlington sits at 850.2 per 100K. Median household income is $54,941, which feels on the lower side for the area. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Property taxes are high but you...

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Miles Harris

What's it really like living in Burlington?

I work in consulting and Rent is about $1,030/month for a decent place. It's a a smaller city city with about 58,599 people. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The suburbs are where most families end up. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a growing tech sc...

18 replies 28 upvotes living
Gabriella Ramos

Starting a business in Burlington?

Hey everyone, Average temperature is around 60--F, so the weather is moderate. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. What are your go-to spots? Any help is appreciated.

0 replies 18 upvotes jobs
Matthew W.

Best neighborhoods in Burlington

Anyone else feel this way? Median household income is $54,941, which feels on the lower side for the area. Rent is about $1,030/month for a decent place. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Worth the trade-offs?

7 replies 24 upvotes best-worst
Elena

Best apartments in Burlington under ?

Hey everyone, The median home value here is around $188,700, which is actually reasonable. Crime rate is something to consider -Burlington sits at 850.2 per 100K. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. What would you do?

4 replies 17 upvotes housing
Andrew Morris

Just moved to Burlington, any tips?

I'm single, late 50s, and Poverty rate is 15.4%, which is higher than I expected. Average temperature is around 60--F, so the weather is moderate. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Thanks for reading.

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Andrew Morris

Cheapest neighborhoods in Burlington?

OK so I relocated for work and The median home value here is around $188,700, which is actually reasonable. Average temperature is around 60--F, so the weather is moderate. You can expect to pay around $1,030 for rent here. Homes are going for about $188,700 on average. Cost of living is definitely ...

3 replies 29 upvotes housing
Miles Harris

What surprised you most about Burlington?

OK so You can expect to pay around $1,030 for rent here. The median home value here is around $188,700, which is actually reasonable. Median household income is $54,941, which feels on the lower side for the area. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's a very car-dependent city, for be...

7 replies 2 upvotes best-worst
Weston Castillo

Rent in Burlington getting crazy

The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is pretty low. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The school system varies a lot ...

0 replies 27 upvotes housing
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