South Burlington, VT
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2023-10-17

Living In South Burlington, Vermont Summary

Life in South Burlington research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in South Burlington over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in South Burlington:

The population in South Burlington is 20,042.
The median home value in South Burlington is $327,900.
The median income in South Burlington is $83,750.
The cost of living in South Burlington is 120 which is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median rent in South Burlington is $1,592.
The unemployment rate in South Burlington is 4.5%.
The poverty rate in South Burlington is 7.7%.

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Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

South Burlington SnackAbility

8.5
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

8.5/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

Safety

Amenities

Education

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South Burlington, VT Crime Report

870
Total Crimes

4,284.2
Total Crimes / 100k People

84.33%
Above National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	South Burlington / 100k People	Vermont / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	870	4,284.2	1,390.4	2,324.2

Violent Crime	60	295.5	173.4	369.8
Murder	1	4.9	2.2	6.3
Robbery	4	19.7	10.3	66.1
Aggravated Assault	46	226.5	126.7	268.2
Property Crime	810	3,988.8	1,217.0	1,954.4
Burglary	31	152.7	154.2	269.8
Larceny	740	3,644.1	1,020.5	1,401.9
Car Theft	39	192.1	42.4	282.7

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South Burlington, VT Cost Of Living

120
South Burlington's Overall Cost Of Living

1.2x
Higher Than The National Average

Living Expense	South Burlington	Vermont	National Average
Overall	120	115	100

Services	102	107	100
Groceries	115	105	100
Health	100	107	100
Housing	145	131	100
Transportation	116	114	100
Utilities	117	121	100

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South Burlington, VT Photos

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Rankings for South Burlington in Vermont

Ranks #2 in Best Places To Live In Vermont

Ranks #2 in Richest Cities In Vermont

Ranks #7 in Most Dangerous Cities In Vermont

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Population over time in South Burlington

Year	Population	% Change
2021	19,359	2.0%
2020	18,975	1.1%
2019	18,773	0.4%
2018	18,704	0.9%
2017	18,536	0.9%
2016	18,378	1.2%
2015	18,163	1.4%
2014	17,913	1.7%
2013	17,605	1.4%
2012	17,356	-

Race / Ethnicity in South Burlington

White

83.3% (16,687)

African American

1.4% (275)

American Indian

0.3% (68)

Asian

8.1% (1,628)

Hawaiian

0.1% (20)

Other

0.0% (0)

Two Or More

4.0% (804)

Hispanic

2.8% (560)

Race	South Burlington	VT	USA
White	83.3%	91.9%	59.4%
African American	1.4%	1.2%	12.2%
American Indian	0.3%	0.2%	0.6%
Asian	8.1%	1.7%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.1%	0.0%	0.2%
Other	0.0%	0.2%	0.4%
Two Or More	4.0%	2.8%	3.2%
Hispanic	2.8%	2.1%	18.4%

Gender in South Burlington

Female

52.4% (10,499)

Male

47.6% (9,542)

Gender	South Burlington	VT	USA
Female	52.4%	50.4%	50.5%
Male	47.6%	49.6%	49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in South Burlington for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

1.0% (200)

9-12th Grade

2.0% (400)

High School / GED

13.0% (2,605)

Some College

14.0% (2,805)

Associate's Degree

8.0% (1,603)

Bachelor's Degree

38.0% (7,615)

Master's Degree

14.0% (2,805)

Professional Degree

5.0% (1,002)

Doctorate Degree

5.0% (1,002)

Education	South Burlington	VT	USA
< 9th Grade	1.0%	2.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	2.0%	4.0%	6.0%
High School / GED	13.0%	28.0%	26.0%
Some College	14.0%	16.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	8.0%	9.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	38.0%	24.0%	21.0%
Master's Degree	14.0%	12.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	5.0%	3.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	5.0%	2.0%	2.0%

Household Income For South Burlington, Vermont

Less than $10,000

2.5% (49,605)

$10,000 to $14,999

2.4% (47,997)

$15,000 to $24,999

6.3% (126,080)

$25,000 to $34,999

7.3% (145,830)

$35,000 to $49,999

9.3% (186,939)

$50,000 to $74,999

15.1% (302,455)

$75,000 to $99,999

15.5% (311,641)

$100,000 to $149,999

18.0% (360,788)

$150,000 to $199,999

8.6% (172,011)

$200,000 or more

15.0% (300,848)

Income	South Burlington	VT	USA
Less than $10,000	2.5%	4.1%	5.5%
$10,000 to $14,999	2.4%	4.6%	3.9%
$15,000 to $24,999	6.3%	7.8%	7.8%
$25,000 to $34,999	7.3%	8.3%	8.2%
$35,000 to $49,999	9.3%	11.7%	11.4%
$50,000 to $74,999	15.1%	17.8%	16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999	15.5%	13.9%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	18.0%	17.4%	16.3%
$150,000 to $199,999	8.6%	7.2%	7.8%
$200,000 or more	15.0%	7.2%	9.5%