What are the schools like in South Burlington, VT?

South Burlington is served primarily by South Burlington School District. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.5:1.

What is the median household income in South Burlington?

The median household income in South Burlington, VT is $90,410 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.4%.

What is the weather like in South Burlington, VT?

South Burlington has an average high temperature of 28.9°F in January and 82.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 87.5 inches.

South Burlington, VT Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is South Burlington, VT affordable or expensive?

South Burlington's cost of living index is 100, where 100 represents the national average. This means South Burlington is 0% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $383,300 and the median rent is $1,685 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in South Burlington, VT?

South Burlington has a violent crime rate of 234.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 4385.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is South Burlington, VT a Good Place to Live?

South Burlington is a small city of 20,241 in Vermont, with a median household income of $90,410 and a 5.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 100 (US average = 100), which is right at the national average.

Strengths: South Burlington stands out for solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether South Burlington is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All South Burlington city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 100.0

South Burlington's overall cost of living index is 100.0, where 100 represents the US national average. South Burlington's cost of living is right at the national average.

Metric	South Burlington, VT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$383,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,685	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	59.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$90,410	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

South Burlington's violent crime rate is 234.7 per 100,000 residents — 38% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

234.7 /100k

Property Crime

4385.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

South Burlington is served primarily by South Burlington School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	South Burlington, VT	National Avg
School District	South Burlington School District	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	63.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

South Burlington sees average highs of 28.9°F in January and 82.4°F in July, with 37.5 inches of annual precipitation and 87.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	South Burlington, VT
Average High — January	28.9°F
Average High — July	82.4°F
Annual Precipitation	37.5"
Annual Snowfall	87.5"

Demographics

Metric	South Burlington, VT	National Avg
Population	20,241	—
Median Age	38.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	82.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.8%	18.9%
Asian	9.1%	6.3%
Under 18	18.7%	22.2%
65 and over	16.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Shelburne, VT 4 mi Winooski, VT 4 mi St. George, VT 5 mi Burlington, VT 5 mi Essex Junction, VT 5 mi

ZIP Codes in South Burlington

South Burlington, VT is covered by 1 ZIP code:

05403

South Burlington vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is South Burlington, VT affordable or expensive?

South Burlington's cost of living index is 100, where 100 is the national average. The median home price is $383,300 and median rent is $1,685/month.

What is the crime rate in South Burlington, VT?

South Burlington's violent crime rate is 234.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 4385.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in South Burlington?

Public schools in South Burlington are operated by South Burlington School District. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1. 63.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is South Burlington, VT a good place to live?

South Burlington, VT has a population of 20,241, a median household income of $90,410, and an unemployment rate of 5.4%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in South Burlington?

South Burlington averages 28.9°F in January and 82.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.5 inches with about 87.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in South Burlington?

South Burlington, VT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 05403.

What is the population of South Burlington?

The population of South Burlington, Vermont is 20,241 with a median age of 38.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in South Burlington?

Key numbers for living in South Burlington: cost of living index 100 (100 = US average), median home $383,300, median household income $90,410, crime index 121 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare South Burlington side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.