Vermont · Metropolitan Area
South Burlington is a small city in Vermont with a population of 20,488. Residents earn $97,229 per year, which is 29% above the national average.
Based on current data, South Burlington receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. South Burlington offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in South Burlington is $97,229, 29% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 3.6%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in South Burlington is $399,600, 42% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,755 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
South Burlington is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 107 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,833 per 100,000, 45% above the national average.
South Burlington is a highly educated community — 65.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
South Burlington experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches, including 87.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
| English Only | 86.0% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 14.0% |
| 4% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $97,229 |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $58,423 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,407 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $97,077 |
| Unemployment | 3.6% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.5% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 9,418 |
| County GDP | $16,404M |
| Restaurants | 482 |
| Healthcare | 646 |
| Retail | 732 |
| Manufacturing | 230 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $9,203 |
| 163% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.30% |
| Commute Time | 18.9 min |
| Work from Home | 16.3% |
| Census Median | $399,600 |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $471,089 |
| Median List Price | $683,295 |
| Median List Price | $683,295 |
| $/Sq Ft | $287 |
| Homes Sold | 14 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.9% |
| Price Drops | 10.5% |
| Inventory | 57 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,755 |
| 51% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,322 |
| Studio | $1,124 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,203 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,487 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,922 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,111 |
| Owner-Occupied | 60.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $9,203 |
| 163% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.30% |
| Obesity | 22.4% |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 5.8% |
| Heart Disease | 4.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 23.2% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 4.0% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 12.5% |
| Depression | 26.2% |
| Mental Distress | 14.9% |
| Physical Distress | 9.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.4% |
| Premature Death | 5,480/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 87.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 646 |
| Total Violent | 106.5/100K |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 16.0/100K |
| Robbery | 16.0/100K |
| Assault | 74.6/100K |
| Total Property | 2,833.0/100K |
| 45% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 111.8/100K |
| Theft | 2,721.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 47.6°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.5 inches |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 87.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 31.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 382 ft (116 m) |
| Area | 16.4 sq mi (42.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,246/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.4365°N, 73.1826°W |
| County FIPS | 50007 |
Winner: Democrat by 53.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 65.1% |
| 93% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.3% |
| School Test Score | 6.02 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,246/sq mi |
| Total Area | 16.4 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 40 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 40 |
| Public Libraries | 19 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 646 |
| Restaurants | 482 |
| Retail Stores | 732 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 18.9 min |
| Work from Home | 16.3% |