Living in South Burlington, Vermont
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Burlington · Census data 2020–2024
South Burlington has 20,756 residents with a median age of 38.2. The median household income is $106,667 (31% higher than the Vermont median), the median home value is $443,400, the median rent is $1,787/month.
South Burlington at a glance
- Population
- 20,756
- Median age
- 38.2State: 43.1
- Median household income
- $106,667State: $81,203
- Median home value
- $443,400State: $316,600
- Median rent
- $1,787/moState: $1,234
- Homeowners
- 61.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 67.6%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is South Burlington a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 31% higher than the Vermont median; an average commute of 18 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.2%.
Cons: Home values 40% higher than the state median; unemployment of 3.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in South Burlington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Burlington the median home value is $443,400, 33% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,787 per month, which is 26.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,272 a month in housing costs.
South Burlington median household income
The median household income in South Burlington is $106,667 and the income per person is $59,566. 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Vermont: 10.1%).
Housing in South Burlington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,673
- Owner-occupied
- 61.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.4%
- Vacant
- 2.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 2.16
South Burlington demographics
- Population
- 20,756
- Median age
- 38.2
- Under 18
- 19%
- 65 and older
- 17.8%
- Households
- 9,466
- Foreign-born
- 12.7%
- Veterans
- 4.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Burlington ›
Education in South Burlington
67.6% of adults 25 and older in South Burlington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Vermont: 43.8%), and 28.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Burlington
- Unemployment rate
- 3.9%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 19.6%
- Drive alone
- 67.3%
- Public transit
- 1.1%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.2%
South Burlington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Burlington | 20,756 | $106,667 | $443,400 | $1,787 |
| Winooski | 8,293 | $79,522 | $381,500 | $1,643 |
| Williston | 10,144 | $106,967 | $475,800 | $1,832 |
| Shelburne | 7,969 | $115,963 | $588,100 | $1,442 |
| Burlington | 44,675 | $71,109 | $444,800 | $1,649 |
| Essex Junction | 10,803 | $89,257 | $407,500 | $1,544 |
| St. George | 812 | $109,464 | $376,800 | $1,394 |
| Colchester | 17,648 | $97,891 | $394,400 | $1,474 |
| Hinesburg | 4,718 | $112,539 | $463,400 | $1,651 |
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What is the median household income in South Burlington, VT?
The median household income in South Burlington is $106,667, 31% higher 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 South Burlington?
The median home value in South Burlington is $443,400, compared with $316,600 in Vermont.
How much is rent in South Burlington?
The median gross rent in South Burlington is $1,787 per month, about 26.8% of household income.
Is South Burlington, VT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 31% higher than the Vermont median; an average commute of 18 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.2%. Minuses: home values 40% higher than the state median; unemployment of 3.9%.
What is the median age in South Burlington?
The median age in South Burlington is 38.2 years (Vermont: 43.1).
How long is the commute in South Burlington?
The average commute to work in South Burlington is 18 minutes; 19.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Burlington?
The unemployment rate in South Burlington is 3.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Burlington?
67.6% of adults in South 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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