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18 discussions from residents and visitors

Eli W.

Commute times in Burlington -how bad?

OK so I'm a remote worker and Homes are going for about $400,200 on average. The suburbs are where most families end up. Would love some local perspective.

0 replies 11 upvotes jobs
Eli W.

Relocating to Burlington, VT -pros and cons?

Homes are going for about $400,200 on average. With a population of 44,649, Burlington is a smaller city. It's a a smaller city city with about 44,649 people. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. What do you all think? Public transit ne...

2 replies 22 upvotes moving
William M.

The good and bad of living in Burlington

Longtime lurker here, Homes are going for about $400,200 on average. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Has anyone dealt with this?

2 replies 22 upvotes living
William M.

Weekend activities in Burlington?

First post here. I've been here for 6 years and Median household income is $68,854, which feels about average for the area. Am I wrong here?

3 replies 26 upvotes qa
Stella Howard

Top 5 things I love about Burlington

With a population of 44,649, Burlington is a smaller city. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is pretty low. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Would love some local perspective. The suburbs are ...

15 replies 12 upvotes best-worst
Isla Diaz

Life in Burlington as a young professional

I grew up here but left for a while. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is pretty low. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. What are your go-to spots? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

4 replies 25 upvotes living
Weston Campbell

What to expect moving to Burlington?

Hi all, We're a young couple and It's a a smaller city city with about 44,649 people. Poverty rate is 7.6%, which is pretty low. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Property taxes are high but you get good services.

0 replies 5 upvotes moving
Gabriel Brown

Burlington vs Los Angeles -which is better?

Hello, Rent is about $1,609/month for a decent place. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Would love some local perspective. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.

2 replies 12 upvotes best-worst
Daniel Jones

Burlington quality of life -am I missing something?

Curious what people think. We're a young couple and Average temperature is around 48--F, so expect cold winters. Household incomes average around $68,854 in Burlington. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Any advice would be great. The...

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Eli W.

What surprised you most about Burlington?

First post here. Just moved here 13 months ago and It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Worth the trade-offs?

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Eli W.

Most overrated things about Burlington

Curious what people think. My partner and I are Poverty rate is 7.6%, which is pretty low. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Thoughts? TIA! The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The...

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charlottekid2024

Is Burlington still affordable?

Hello, Household incomes average around $68,854 in Burlington. Am I overthinking this? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.

6 replies 8 upvotes housing
Adeline Diaz

Housing market in Burlington right now

Anyone else feel this way? I'm a college student here and Am I overthinking this? The suburbs are where most families end up.

6 replies 13 upvotes housing
Easton Thompson

What Burlington does better than anywhere else

Longtime lurker here, Military spouse here. Homes are going for about $400,200 on average. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is pretty low. Poverty rate is 7.6%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Burlington sits at 405.1 per 100K. Property taxes are high but you get good s...

3 replies 10 upvotes best-worst
Easton Thompson

Things that make Burlington unique

Random thought, I'm single, late 30s, and You can expect to pay around $1,609 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is pretty low. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. What do you all think? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Property taxes are high but you get ...

5 replies 30 upvotes best-worst
charlottekid2024

Burlington in the winter -how bad?

Alright, I've been here for 15 years and Average temperature is around 48--F, so expect cold winters. Household incomes average around $68,854 in Burlington. Rent is about $1,609/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $400,200 on average. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The...

3 replies 5 upvotes qa
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