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Living in South Burlington, VT
Explore South Burlington and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match7.8 / 10
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South Burlington at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population20,756
Median Household Income$106,667
Median Home Value$443,400
Median Gross Rent$1,787
Median Age38.2
Average Household Size2.2
Unemployment3.9%
Work From Home19.6%
Homeownership61.6%
Housing Vacancy2.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
South Burlington is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers.
Experience the Area
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in South Burlington and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.
Housing & Cost of Living in South Burlington
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$443,400
Median Gross Rent$1,787
Homeownership61.6%
Housing Vacancy2.1%
Home values are moderately high relative to local household income, making neighborhood-level price differences important for buyers. The housing mix leans toward owner-occupied homes while still supporting a meaningful rental market.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for South Burlington, VT
Median Household Income$106,667
Unemployment3.9%
Work From Home19.6%
The reported unemployment rate is relatively low. Working from home is relatively common among employed residents.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in South Burlington and how households are structured
Population20,756
Median Age38.2
Average Household Size2.2
South Burlington is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in South Burlington
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for South Burlington point to warm summers, cold winters, a wetter annual rainfall pattern and substantial annual snowfall.
Average Summer High82.4°F
Average Winter Low12.9°F
Annual Rainfall37.5 in.
Annual Snowfall87.5 in.
Seasonal Life in South Burlington
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a useful time to evaluate how quickly outdoor conditions become comfortable and how seasonal rain affects everyday routines.
Summer
Summer is warm enough that shade and cooling still matter, but the typical high is below the extreme-heat range seen in many hotter U.S. markets.
Fall
Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.
Winter
Freezing winter lows and meaningful snowfall make snow removal, winter driving, heating costs and cold-weather routines important parts of evaluating the area.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
South Burlington is located in Chittenden County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Chittenden County.
County Intelligence
South Burlington & Chittenden County
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
South Burlington is located in Chittenden County, Vermont.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in South Burlington.
Current NarrowTheList data for South Burlington shows a population of about 20,756. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Chittenden County
How NarrowTheList uses it
County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for South Burlington.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.