Andrew Morris qa Nov 6, 2025

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 rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Anyone in a similar situation? It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The weather takes some getting used to. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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