At a Glance
Median Income
$68,854
$39,027 per capita
Home Value
$400,200
Zillow: $495,142
Median Rent
$1,609/mo
33.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
405/100K
2,584/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
60.5%
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
7.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.7%
11.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
270 sunny days/yr
How Burlington Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Burlington's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Burlington a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Burlington residents earn a median household income of $68,854 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,027. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,418 business establishments, including 482 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Burlington is $400,200 , 42% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $495,142. Median rent is $1,609/month, with 33.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Safety & Crime
Burlington reports 405 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 7% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,584/100K. The murder rate is 4.7/100K.
Education
60.5% of adults in Burlington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% above the national average).
94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Burlington has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Data Overview
People
Population44,649
Median Age26.7 yrs
Density4,335/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$68,854
Per Capita$39,027
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty7.6%
County GDP$16,404M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,407
Housing
B
Home Value$400,200
Rent$1,609
Ownership39.8%
Zillow$495,142
Housing Units18,203
Rent Burden33.1%
Crime
F
Violent405/100K
Property2,584/100K
Murder4.7/100K
Assault275/100K
Burglary254/100K
Health
Obesity25.7%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking11.0%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death5,480/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain37.5 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation108 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+60.5%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+26.2%
School Score6.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 22% / D 75%
Commute19 min
Broadband89.3%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations95
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Burlington was built in 1957.
16.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Patrick Leahy Burlington International (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 482 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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