At a Glance
Median Income
$97,229
$58,423 per capita
Home Value
$399,600
Zillow: $471,089
Median Rent
$1,755/mo
29.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
112/100K
3,490/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
65.1%
98.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.4%
7.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
270 sunny days/yr
How South Burlington Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows South Burlington's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is South Burlington a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
South Burlington residents earn a median household income of $97,229 , which is 29% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $58,423. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% 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 South Burlington is $399,600 , 42% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $471,089. Median rent is $1,755/month, with 29.3% 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 1987.
Safety & Crime
South Burlington reports 112 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,490/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
65.1% of adults in South Burlington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(93% above the national average).
98.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South 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
Population20,488
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density1,246/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$97,229
Per Capita$58,423
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$16,404M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,407
Housing
A
Home Value$399,600
Rent$1,755
Ownership60.1%
Zillow$471,089
Housing Units9,181
Rent Burden29.3%
Crime
F
Violent112/100K
Property3,490/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault61/100K
Burglary163/100K
Health
Obesity22.4%
Diabetes5.8%
Smoking7.6%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death5,480/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain37.5 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation382 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+65.1%
High School+98.3%
Graduate+25.8%
School Score6.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 22% / D 75%
Commute19 min
Broadband92.3%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations40
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in South Burlington was built in 1987.
16.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Patrick Leahy Burlington International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.9% 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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