Living in Burlington, Vermont
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Burlington · Census data 2020–2024
Burlington has 44,675 residents with a median age of 26.8. The median household income is $71,109 (12% lower than the Vermont median), the median home value is $444,800, the median rent is $1,649/month.
Burlington at a glance
- Population
- 44,675
- Median age
- 26.8State: 43.1
- Median household income
- $71,109State: $81,203
- Median home value
- $444,800State: $316,600
- Median rent
- $1,649/moState: $1,234
- Homeowners
- 41.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 60.5%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Burlington a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 19 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the Vermont median; home values 40% higher than the state median; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 20.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Burlington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Burlington the median home value is $444,800, 34% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,649 per month, which is 32.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,327 a month in housing costs.
Burlington median household income
The median household income in Burlington is $71,109 and the income per person is $40,192. 20.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Vermont: 10.1%).
Housing in Burlington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 18,079
- Owner-occupied
- 41.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 58.5%
- Vacant
- 3.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 2.07
Burlington demographics
- Population
- 44,675
- Median age
- 26.8
- Under 18
- 11.1%
- 65 and older
- 12.1%
- Households
- 17,504
- Foreign-born
- 7.1%
- Veterans
- 2.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Burlington ›
Education in Burlington
60.5% of adults 25 and older in Burlington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Vermont: 43.8%), and 28.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Burlington
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 19%
- Drive alone
- 45.6%
- Public transit
- 5.3%
- Walk to work
- 17%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.6%
Burlington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | 44,675 | $71,109 | $444,800 | $1,649 |
| Winooski | 8,293 | $79,522 | $381,500 | $1,643 |
| Colchester | 17,648 | $97,891 | $394,400 | $1,474 |
| South Burlington | 20,756 | $106,667 | $443,400 | $1,787 |
| Essex Junction | 10,803 | $89,257 | $407,500 | $1,544 |
| Shelburne | 7,969 | $115,963 | $588,100 | $1,442 |
| Williston | 10,144 | $106,967 | $475,800 | $1,832 |
| Willsboro Point | 646 | $133,462 | $360,000 | — |
| Essex | 11,516 | $110,199 | $447,300 | $1,569 |
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What is the median household income in Burlington, VT?
The median household income in Burlington is $71,109, 12% lower than the Vermont median of $81,203 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Burlington?
The median home value in Burlington is $444,800, compared with $316,600 in Vermont.
How much is rent in Burlington?
The median gross rent in Burlington is $1,649 per month, about 32.7% of household income.
Is Burlington, VT a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 19 minutes. Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the Vermont median; home values 40% higher than the state median; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 20.5%.
What is the median age in Burlington?
The median age in Burlington is 26.8 years (Vermont: 43.1).
How long is the commute in Burlington?
The average commute to work in Burlington is 19 minutes; 19% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Burlington?
The unemployment rate in Burlington is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Burlington?
60.5% of adults in Burlington have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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