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Thinking About The Burlington, VT Area?

What it costs, how it lives, and what to check before you buy in Burlington. Sourced from U.S. Census, HUD, NCES, FEMA, and FCC — aggregated across the whole city, not just one neighborhood.

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Livability Score

80/ 100

Strong across most livability factors.

Cost of LivingB-

Housing MarketB-

EnvironmentA-

WeatherA+

Population

32,019

Median Home

$435K

Median Income

$59K

Zip Codes Covered

With a population of 32,019, Burlington is a mid-sized VT city. Median household income is $59K with homes valued around $435K. The city scores highest in weather (A+).

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Market Snapshot

Key housing and market metrics for Burlington, VT. Use these numbers as a starting point, then dig into specific neighborhoods.

Median Home Value

$435K

Vacancy Rate

4.0%

Owner-Occupied

29%

ZIP Code Breakdown

Area stats for ZIP codes in Burlington, sorted by population. Run a Real Report Card on a specific address for property-level detail.

05401

Area Stats

Pop: 32,019

Home Value: $435K

Burlington Area Map

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Nearby Areas

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Williston Area

Home: $419K7 mi away

Ferrisburg Area

Home: $429K18 mi away

New Haven Area

Home: $325K25 mi away

Montpelier Area

Home: $323K35 mi away

Vernon Area

Home: $241K123 mi away

Schools Near Burlington

Schools in and around Burlington, organized by type. School assignments vary by address — always confirm with the district directly.

Elementary Schools (1)

Edmunds Elementary School

Middle Schools (16)

Burlington Technical Center

C. P. Smith School

Chamberlin School

Champlain School

Colchester Middle School

Edmunds Middle School

Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School

Integrated Arts Academy at H. O. Wheeler

J. J. Flynn School

Lyman C. Hunt Middle School

Malletts Bay School

Orchard School

Porters Point School

Rick Marcotte Central School

Sustainability Academy at Lawrence Barnes

Winooski Middle School

High Schools (3)

Burlington High School

Colchester High School

South Burlington High School

Private Schools (10)

BAIRD SCHOOL

CHRIST THE KING SCHOOL

DAVIS COMMUNITY SCHOOL

Livability Grades

How Burlington stacks up across six key categories.

Cost of LivingB-

Housing MarketB-

EnvironmentA-

WeatherA+

AmenitiesA-

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Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FEMA, EPA, NCES, NREL, HUD, FCC, NOAA, EIA, OpenStreetMap. Data represents the primary zip code for Burlington and may not reflect all neighborhoods. Market conditions change frequently; this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute real estate advice. Last updated on a rolling basis.