Burlington-South Burlington Metro Area, VT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
226,603 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
49.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$90,911 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$370,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$892 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,374 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
61.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Vermont
1
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Vermont
2
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 21 16
Feb 2 20 18
Mar 3 17 28
Apr 3 6 41
May 3 0 53
Jun 4 0 62
Jul 4 0 67
Aug 4 0 65
Sep 4 0 57
Oct 4 1 45
Nov 3 9 35
Dec 3 20 22

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 61% of residents leaning left and 31% leaning right.

Liberal (62%) (32%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 27%
Hillary Clinton 61%
Other 12%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, VT Chittenden North Senatorial District, VT Franklin-1 State House District, VT
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Schools

BFA Middle/High School ? Fairfax
2 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Saint Michael's College
15 miles, SW • 3.2 star
University of Vermont
16 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Champlain College
17 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Northwestern Medical Center Inc
8 miles, N • 3.2 star
Copley Hospital
24 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Burlington International Airport
16 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Ogdensburg International Airport
119 miles, NW • 1 star
Albany International Airport
139 miles, SW • 1.9 star
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