Burlington

Burlington, Vermont Overview

Burlington scores 57.5/100 overall (B+), ranking #12 of 20 cities in Vermont — below the state composite of 79.6. Transportation is the city’s relative strength at 84/100, while Fiscal Health lags at 28/100.

Income & Employment in Burlington

The median household income in Burlington is $68,854, 8% below the statewide median of $74,919. The local unemployment rate of 2% is lower than the state’s 2.7%. Population declined 0.5%.

Safety in Burlington

Burlington’s violent crime rate of 426.8 per 100,000 runs above the Vermont average of 208. The property crime rate is 6659.6 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Burlington

Burlington has a cost of living index of 100 (where 100 equals the national average), right at the national benchmark. The median home value is $400,200. Median monthly rent is $1,609. The price-to-income ratio of 5.8x suggests home buyers face a stretched market.

Health & Wellness in Burlington

Burlington’s adult obesity rate of 23.1% is below the national average, contributing to stronger health outcomes. The diabetes prevalence rate is 5.4%. Residents report an average of 20.3 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Vermont ranks #3 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Burlington

The student-teacher ratio of 11.8:1 indicates smaller class sizes. Local districts invest $29,715 per student, well above the national median. The city has 9 public schools serving 3,477 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Burlington

The annual average temperature in Burlington is 48.6°F. Summers average 66.6°F. Winters average 30.5°F. Precipitation is abundant at 59.8 inches per year. The average commute of 16.1 minutes is notably short.

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