South Burlington, VT Area Guide

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South Burlington Area Facts

South Burlington has a Livability Score of 83_/100, which is considered exceptional
South Burlington crime rates are 183% higher than the Vermont average
Cost of living in South Burlington is 14% higher than the Vermont average

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Family Friendly

Family friendly

Public transit is accessible

Public transit is accessible

Walkable to grocery stores

Walkable to grocery stores

Yards are well-kept

Yards are well-kept

Lots of parks

Lots of parks

Walkable to restaurants

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Safe at night

Pet-friendly

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

Streets have sidewalks

Quite Area

A quiet area

Sense of community

Sense of community

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South Burlington, VT - A College Town In A City 3 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) I am a current resident of South Burlington, VT, and have lived in the city for five years. I would overall say my experiences of living in this city are good, but I can't say it is the best town for everybody. South Burlington, VT is a good place to find a job, and I was able to ...Read More find decent employment working for Ben & Jerry's. This city has a large working class population, and I have been able to make some really good friends in South Burlington, VT.

The best areas in South Burlington, VT are near the University of Vermont. These parts of town have a nice young person vibe, and the university brings a lot of culture to the area. A lot of young people end up living in South Burlington, VT just to experience the college lifestyle even after they graduate. The area is full of really fun people, and I can say I have made a ton of lifelong friends just by living in this area. Read Less

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A+ Amenities

Are there many local amenities in South Burlington? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

Parks

Jaycee Park Playground

Jaycee Park

Goose Park

Monkey Park

University Heights Green Roof

Schmanska Park

Veterans Memorial Park (Dorset Park)

Casavant Field

Entertainment

The Amphiteatre

UVM Recital Hall

Fleming Museum of Art

McCarthy Arts Center

"Reverence" Whales Tails Sculpture

Merrill’s Roxy Cinema

Club Metronome

BCA Center

Food & Drink

Vermont Liquor Outlet - Gracies

Subway

Dunkin'

McDonald's

Moe's Southwest Grill

Wings Over Burlington

Dave's Cosmic Subs

Dukes Public House

A+ Commute

Is public transit available in South Burlington? Of all people who commute, 2.3% take public transportation in South Burlington.

Drive to Work

78%

2% higher than the US average

Take Public Transit

2%

3% lower than the US average

Walk to Work

4%

1% higher than the US average

F Cost of Living

What is the cost of living in South Burlington? The cost of living in South Burlington is 125/100 - which is 14% higher than Vermont.

South Burlington

25% more expensive than average

10% more expensive than average

National cost of living index

D Crime

What is the crime rate in South Burlington? South Burlington crime rates are 5,675, which are 183% higher than Vermont

5,675 per 100k people

149% higher than the US average

Chance of being a victim

149% higher than the US average

Year-over-year crime

Year over year crime is up

A+ Employment

What is the median income in South Burlington? The median income in South Burlington is $76,227 which is 36% higher than Vermont.

Median household income

$76,22738% higher than the US average

Income per capita

$46,17455% higher than the US average

Unemployment rate

42% lower than the US average

A+ Health & Safety

Is South Burlington a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

Hospitals

Pharmacies

Shaws Pharmacy

Kelley Pharmacy

Hannaford Pharmacy

CVS Pharmacy

Kinney Drugs

Doctors

Living Well Center for Integrative Health

Dorset Street Dermatology

Laser Focus Medspa

ClearChoiceMD

UVM Medical Center Adult Primary Care

UVM Medical Center Family Medicine

Northeastern Family Institute

Drs. Marko Family Chiropractors

A+ Housing

What are South Burlington home prices? South Burlington home prices are $312,300 - which is 43% higher than Vermont

Median home value

$312,30069% higher than the US average

Median rent price

$1,42650% higher than the US average

7% lower than the US average

B Schools

Does South Burlington have good schools? The South Burlington graduation rate is 93% - which is 6% higher than Vermont

High school grad. rates

13% higher than the US average

School test scores

100% lower than the US average

Student teacher ratio

100% lower than the US average

C+ User Ratings

Is South Burlington a good place to live? South Burlington has an overall rating of 68% from 6 reviews.

Overall user rating

6 total ratings

User reviews rating

1 total reviews

User surveys rating

5 total surveys