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South Burlington

#2 in Best Places to Live in Vermont
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Vermont
  • 26 reviews
A+
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    A+
  2. Crime & Safety
    B+
  3. Housing
    B-
  4. Nightlife
    A+
  5. Good for Families
    A+
  6. Diversity
    B
  7. Jobs
    B
  8. Weather
    C-
  9. Cost of Living
    C-
  10. Health & Fitness
    A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A
  12. Commute
    A
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South Burlington is a town in Vermont with a population of 18,773. South Burlington is in Chittenden County and is one of the best places to live in Vermont. Living in South Burlington offers residents a suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In South Burlington there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in South Burlington and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in South Burlington are highly rated.
Population
18,773

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$280,800
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$1,395
National
$949
Area Feel
Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    38%
  • Own
    62%
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South Burlington Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
B+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    83.6
    282.7
  • Murder
    0
    6.1
  • Rape
    83.6
    40.7
  • Robbery
    26.1
    135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    245.5
    500.1
  • Theft
    2,418.3
    2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    0
    284
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Residents

Diversity
B
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    9%
  • 10-17 years
    8%
  • 18-24 years
    7%
  • 25-34 years
    17%
  • 35-44 years
    13%
  • 45-54 years
    14%
  • 55-64 years
    13%
  • 65+ years
    20%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    22%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    32%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    24%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    17%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5%
    13%

Working in South Burlington

Jobs
B
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$66,197
National
$55,322
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South Burlington Reviews

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I love South Burlington! Cute community and safe! The schools are great, and I love it here! It's a very family friendly community, with good schools, and safe neighborhoods.
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Need more mainstream restaurants and stores. We need a TARGET! Apart from needing more shopping and food places, the roads need to be expanded. Chittendecounty is getting to be a drag because the town cannot accommodate the number of people moving here. We also need updated affordable housing in the worst way.
SBHS is a very accepting high school. It may sound cliché but there really is something for everybody! Because a group of new students come from the islands after middle school, there's always an influx of new kids; everyone is very friendly and social and welcoming.