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Burlington
  • Town in Vermont
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Burlington

#11 in Best Places to Live in Vermont
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      C minus
    4. Nightlife
      A+
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      C minus
    9. Cost of Living
      C minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      A+
    Burlington is a town in Vermont with a population of 44,703. Burlington is in Chittenden County and is one of the best places to live in Vermont. Living in Burlington offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Burlington there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Burlington and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Burlington are above average.
    Population
    44,703
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $338,100
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,381
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      62%
    • Own
      38%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      298
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      39.6
      40.7
    • Robbery
      18.6
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      458.7
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,838.4
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      39.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      7%
    • 10-17 years
      5%
    • 18-24 years
      34%
    • 25-34 years
      17%
    • 35-44 years
      9%
    • 45-54 years
      8%
    • 55-64 years
      8%
    • 65+ years
      12%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      24%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      33%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      19%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      17%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      7%
      11%
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    Working in Burlington

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $59,331
    National
    $69,021
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