South Burlington, VT
Full City Profile · Vermont · Chittenden County County
South Burlington, VT
At a Glance
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)
Is South Burlington a Good Place to Live?
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 5.0% (39% above 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 $483,135. 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 239 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 37% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,446/100K.
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. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.