Burlington, VT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 5/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 10/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
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
Nationally Distinguished. Exceptional public schools with nationally recognized achievements, near-perfect test scores, and standout college placement. Families benefit from elite education close to home.

Residents

Population
44,649 332.4M (US)
Median Age
26.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
36.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
60.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$68,854 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
78.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
34.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$400,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,056 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,479 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
38.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Chittenden County
2
Burlington-South Burlington Metro Area
2
Vermont
1

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Chittenden County
3
Burlington-South Burlington Metro Area
3
Vermont
2

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 21 16
Feb 2 20 18
Mar 2 18 28
Apr 3 7 41
May 4 1 53
Jun 4 0 62
Jul 5 0 67
Aug 5 0 65
Sep 4 0 57
Oct 4 2 45
Nov 4 10 35
Dec 3 21 22

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 67% of residents leaning left and 25% leaning right.

Liberal (68%) (26%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 19%
Hillary Clinton 70%
Other 10%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, VT Chittenden Central Senatorial District, VT Chittenden-17 State House District, VT
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Schools

Burlington Senior High School
<1 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Rock Point School
<1 miles, N • 5 star
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Colleges

Champlain College
2 miles, SE • 2.3 star
University of Vermont
2 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Saint Michael's College
4 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Hospitals

Northwestern Medical Center Inc
23 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Burlington International Airport
4 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Plattsburgh International Airport
16 miles, NW • 1 star
Ogdensburg International Airport
110 miles, NW • 1 star
Albany International Airport
124 miles, SW • 1.9 star
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