South Burlington, VT

U.S. News Ratings
Population 18,184
Crime Rate Average
Cost of Living High
Health Care Limited
Median Home Price Average
Median Income Average

Geography

Sitting on the Winooski River, Potash Brook, and Shelburne Bay of Lake Champlain, this city has water everywhere.

Cultural Attractions

Vermont’s most single-visited attraction is Ben & Jerry’s ice cream factory, located just north of Waterbury.

Recreation

The city’s waterfront location makes it convenient for water sports enthusiasts.

Economy

Burlington, to the north, is home to Bruegger’s Bagels corporate headquarters.

Fun Fact

Magic Hat Brewing Co., one of the nation’s larger craft breweries, is located in South Burlington

Demographics

Demographic Detail

Population:
18,184
Population under 55:
72.1%
Population over 55:
27.9%

City Detail

Crime rate:
Average
Closest large city:
Boston

Marital Status 2010

Weather

Weather Detail

Air quality:
Good
Temperature:
80°F July High, 3°F January Low

Jobs & Economy

Housing

Median income:
$54,259
Median home price:
$223,750
Average property tax:
$340

Income & Jobs

Unemployment rate 2010:
4.3%
Low
Cost of living:
High

Employment Projections

Education

K–12

Elementary schools:
4
Middle schools:
3
High schools:
4

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Higher Education

Best Colleges at the location:
0
Best Colleges within 30 miles:
6
Best Colleges within 50 miles:
11

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Health Care & Retirement

Hospitals

Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
0/0
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
6/0
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
11/0

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Retirement Facilities

Community care facilities for the elderly:
194

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Other data and information copyright 2012 Onboard Informatics or as otherwise sourced. Information is represented by Onboard Informatics as reliable but not guaranteed.

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