Life in South Burlington research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in South Burlington over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in South Burlington:
The population in South Burlington is 20,488.
The median home value in South Burlington is $481,374.
The median income in South Burlington is $97,229.
The cost of living in South Burlington is 125 which is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median rent in South Burlington is $1,755.
The unemployment rate in South Burlington is 5.0%.
The poverty rate in South Burlington is 8.1%.
The average high in South Burlington is 54.8° and the average low is 35.7°.
Crime in South Burlington summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in South Burlington. Key points include:
There were 984 total crimes in South Burlington in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in South Burlington is 4,619.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in South Burlington is 234.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in South Burlington is 4,385.0 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in South Burlington is 117.99% above the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
South Burlington / 100k People |
Vermont / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 984 | 4,619.7 | 1,846.6 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 50 | 234.7 | 219.1 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.4 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 6 | 28.2 | 14.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 41 | 192.5 | 166.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 934 | 4,385.0 | 1,627.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 14 | 65.7 | 130.6 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 848 | 3,981.2 | 1,433.3 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 72 | 338.0 | 63.5 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in South Burlington summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in South Burlington. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Vermont. Key points include:
The cost of living in South Burlington is 125 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in South Burlington is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in South Burlington is $481,374.
The median income in South Burlington is $97,229.
| Living Expense | South Burlington | Vermont | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 125 | 111 | 100 | |
| Services | 109 | 106 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 107 | 106 | 100 | |
| Health | 105 | 107 | 100 | |
| Housing | 161 | 113 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 107 | 108 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 120 | 121 | 100 | |
The average high in South Burlington is 54.8° and the average low is 35.7°.
There are 81.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 37.7 inches of precipitation each year with 78.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | South Burlington |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 54.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 35.7 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 81.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 37.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 78.7 |
The current population in South Burlington is 20,488. The population has increased 18.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 20,488 | 1.2% |
| 2022 | 20,241 | 1.0% |
| 2021 | 20,042 | 3.5% |
| 2020 | 19,359 | 1.0% |
| 2019 | 19,162 | 1.0% |
| 2018 | 18,975 | 1.1% |
| 2017 | 18,773 | 0.4% |
| 2016 | 18,704 | 0.9% |
| 2015 | 18,536 | 0.9% |
| 2014 | 18,378 | 1.2% |
| 2013 | 18,163 | 1.4% |
| 2012 | 17,913 | 1.7% |
| 2011 | 17,605 | 1.4% |
| 2010 | 17,356 | - |
80.9% White with 16,565 White residents.
1.6% African American with 320 African American residents.
0.4% American Indian with 78 American Indian residents.
8.7% Asian with 1,782 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 19 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 85 Other residents.
4.5% Two Or More with 920 Two Or More residents.
3.5% Hispanic with 719 Hispanic residents.
| Race | South Burlington | VT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.9% | 90.6% | 58.2% |
| African American | 1.6% | 1.2% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 8.7% | 1.6% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 4.5% | 3.7% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 3.5% | 2.5% | 19.0% |
South Burlington is 51.2% female with 10,489 female residents.
South Burlington is 48.8% male with 9,999 male residents.
| Gender | South Burlington | VT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 50.4% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.8% | 49.6% | 49.5% |
1.0% of adults in South Burlington completed < 9th grade.
1.0% of adults in South Burlington completed 9-12th grade.
14.0% of adults in South Burlington completed high school / ged.
12.0% of adults in South Burlington completed some college.
7.0% of adults in South Burlington completed associate's degree.
38.0% of adults in South Burlington completed bachelor's degree.
18.0% of adults in South Burlington completed master's degree.
4.0% of adults in South Burlington completed professional degree.
5.0% of adults in South Burlington completed doctorate degree.
| Education | South Burlington | VT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 1.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 14.0% | 27.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 12.0% | 16.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 38.0% | 25.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 18.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 5.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
3.4% of households in South Burlington earn Less than $10,000.
1.5% of households in South Burlington earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.3% of households in South Burlington earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.7% of households in South Burlington earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.2% of households in South Burlington earn $35,000 to $49,999.
13.6% of households in South Burlington earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.1% of households in South Burlington earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.3% of households in South Burlington earn $100,000 to $149,999.
12.4% of households in South Burlington earn $150,000 to $199,999.
18.4% of households in South Burlington earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | South Burlington | VT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.4% | 3.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.5% | 3.5% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.3% | 6.9% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.7% | 7.1% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.2% | 10.5% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.6% | 16.4% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.1% | 13.0% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.3% | 18.6% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 12.4% | 9.9% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 18.4% | 10.2% | 12.6% |