Burlington, VT
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08

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Table Of Contents

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

Population

42,645

Unemployment

4.2%

Poverty

25.0%

Median Home

$312,200

Median Income

$55,461

Median Rent

$1,279

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Burlington SnackAbility

7.5
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

8/10

Housing

8.5

Affordability

Diversity

Safety

Amenities

9.5

Education

8.5

Commute

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Burlington, VT Crime Report

1,183
Total Crimes

2,760.0
Total Crimes / 100k People

17.65%
Above National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	Burlington / 100k People	Vermont / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	1,183	2,760.0	1,390.4	2,346.0

Violent Crime	151	352.3	173.4	387.8
Murder	1	2.3	2.2	6.5
Robbery	16	37.3	10.3	73.9
Aggravated Assault	98	228.6	126.7	279.7
Property Crime	1,032	2,407.7	1,217.0	1,958.2
Burglary	109	254.3	154.2	314.2
Larceny	906	2,113.8	1,020.5	1,398.0
Car Theft	17	39.7	42.4	246.0

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Burlington, VT Cost Of Living

118
Burlington's Overall Cost Of Living

1.2x
Higher Than The National Average

Living Expense	Burlington	Vermont	National Average
Overall	118	111	100

Services	103	101	100
Groceries	116	114	100
Health	101	100	100
Housing	134	113	100
Transportation	116	116	100
Utilities	120	120	100

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Burlington, VT Photos

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City Hall Burlington Vermont From Southeast On Main Street

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First United Methodist Church Burlington Vermont

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Rankings for Burlington in Vermont

Ranks #7 in Best Places To Live In Vermont

Ranks #8 in Most Dangerous Cities In Vermont

Ranks #9 in Richest Cities In Vermont

Map Of Burlington, VT

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Population over time in Burlington

Year	Population	% Change
2020	42,645	0.3%
2019	42,513	0.1%
2018	42,453	-0.2%
2017	42,556	-0.0%
2016	42,570	0.5%
2015	42,342	0.0%
2014	42,331	0.2%
2013	42,259	0.2%
2012	42,192	0.6%
2011	41,935	-

Race / Ethnicity in Burlington

White

82.6% (35,238)

African American

4.9% (2,110)

American Indian

0.1% (39)

Asian

4.8% (2,034)

Hawaiian

0.0% (7)

Other

0.1% (48)

Two Or More

3.7% (1,566)

Hispanic

3.8% (1,603)

Race	Burlington	VT	USA
White	82.6%	92.4%	60.1%
African American	4.9%	1.2%	12.2%
American Indian	0.1%	0.2%	0.6%
Asian	4.8%	1.6%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other	0.1%	0.2%	0.3%
Two Or More	3.7%	2.4%	2.8%
Hispanic	3.8%	2.0%	18.2%

Gender in Burlington

Female

51.4% (21,935)

Male

48.6% (20,710)

Gender	Burlington	VT	USA
Female	51.4%	50.6%	50.8%
Male	48.6%	49.4%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Burlington for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

4.0% (1,705)

9-12th Grade

5.0% (2,132)

High School / GED

18.0% (7,676)

Some College

14.0% (5,970)

Associate's Degree

6.0% (2,558)

Bachelor's Degree

32.0% (13,646)

Master's Degree

14.0% (5,970)

Professional Degree

4.0% (1,705)

Doctorate Degree

3.0% (1,279)

Education	Burlington	VT	USA
< 9th Grade	4.0%	0.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	5.0%	5.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	18.0%	28.0%	27.0%
Some College	14.0%	17.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	6.0%	9.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	32.0%	24.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	14.0%	12.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	4.0%	3.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	3.0%	2.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Burlington, Vermont

Less than $10,000

8.1% (344,816)

$10,000 to $14,999

6.1% (259,204)

$15,000 to $24,999

12.9% (551,337)

$25,000 to $34,999

9.2% (392,495)

$35,000 to $49,999

9.5% (404,875)

$50,000 to $74,999

16.0% (680,939)

$75,000 to $99,999

12.5% (533,951)

$100,000 to $149,999

13.8% (587,689)

$150,000 to $199,999

5.3% (225,487)

$200,000 or more

6.7% (283,702)

Income	Burlington	VT	USA
Less than $10,000	8.1%	4.5%	5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	6.1%	4.9%	4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	12.9%	8.6%	8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	9.2%	8.9%	8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	9.5%	12.3%	12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	16.0%	18.3%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	12.5%	13.9%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	13.8%	16.4%	15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	5.3%	6.1%	7.1%
$200,000 or more	6.7%	6.0%	8.3%

Burlington, VT
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Ranks #7 in Best Places To Live In Vermont