Discover Burlington, VT: Scores, Rankings, and Comparisons

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Burlington leans liberal and has a Democratic representative in Congress

42,513

Burlington Population7

41,762

Median Income6

4.4

Unemployment Rate19

Air Quality

88
- Unhealthy air quality
  
  0 days per year
- Unhealthy air quality for sensitive groups
  
  0 days per year
- High PM2.5 pollution14
  
  28 days per year
- High ozone14
  
  153 days per year
Travel Connectivity

85
- Airports
  
  3
- Train stations
  
  11
Local Transportation

82
- Walkability score10
  
  59
- Bikeability score10
  
  78
- Transit score10
  
  37
- Commute via public transit19
  
  5.5 %
- Commute via walking19
  
  22.3 %
- Commutes via driving solo19
  
  52.7 %
- Commute time (avg)19
  
  18.4 minutes
Safety

78
- Property crimes1
  
  1,968.8 per 100,000 residents
- Violent crimes1
  
  270.5 per 100,000 residents
Taxes

73
- City income tax
  
  0.0 % (for median earners)
- City income tax
  
  0.0 % (for high earners)
- State income tax18
  
  2.5 % (for median earners)
- State income tax18
  
  4.8 % (for high earners)
- City sales tax21
  
  1.0 %
- State sales tax21
  
  6.0 %
- Property tax23
  
  1.9 %
- Vehicle tax23
  
  0.0 %
Outdoor Activities

68
- Beaches9
  
  8
- Parks16
  
  13
- Ski resorts
  
  10
Attractions

66
- Restaurants8
  
  2290.5 per 100,000 residents
- Bars11
  
  543.3 per 100,000 households
- Performing arts centers15
  
  172.9 per 100,000 households
- Museums17
  
  43.2 per 100,000 households
- Music venues20
  
  7
- Historical sites
  
  0
- Golf courses22
  
  23
- Wineries
  
  1
- Casinos25
  
  1
Internet Connectivity

51
- Access to 25+ mbps wired broadband27
  
  91.2 %
- Access to 100+ mbps broadband27
  
  84.6 %
- Average download speed27
  
  69 mpbs
- Households with broadband28
  
  83.3 %
Diversity

48
- White or Middle Eastern7
  
  82.9 %
- Black7
  
  5.1 %
- Asian7
  
  6.3 %
- Hispanic7
  
  2.8 %
Education

38
- Public schools rated 8+4
  
  1
- Public schools rated 8+ (%)4
  
  10.0 %
- High schools in top 25%
  
  0
- High schools in top 25% (%)
  
  0 %
- Top rated public high school24
  
  Burlington Senior High School
- Top rated public high school (national rank)24
  
  5,009
Climate

37
- Sunny days3
  
  49 days
- Rainy days12
  
  155 days
- Hot days12
  
  7 days
- Cold days12
  
  154 days
- Average humidity12
  
  67 %
- Average wind speed12
  
  8 mph
- Annual snowfall12
  
  80 inches
- Temperature in January12
  
  19 °F
- Temperature in July12
  
  71 °F
- Wildfire risk26
  
  Low
- Hurricane risk26
  
  Low
- Tornado risk26
  
  Low
- Earthquake risk26
  
  Medium
- Flood risk26
  
  Medium
Home Pricing

37
- Median home value5
  
  $351,509
- Median home value (sq ft)13
  
  $228
- Median rent price
  
  $0
Economy

35
- Income6
  
  $19,596
- Income (full-time)6
  
  $41,762
- Income ($100,000 or more)6
  
  9.8 %
- Income ($25,000 and less)6
  
  17.7 %
- Income growth (1-year)6
  
  2.1 %
- Income growth (10-year)6
  
  14.1 %
- Employment rate19
  
  95.6 %
- Employment rate (full-time)6
  
  33.7 %
- Employment rate growth (1-year)19
  
  0.8 %
- Employment rate growth (10-year)19
  
  3.4 %
- Population growth (1-year)7
  
  0.1 %
- Population growth (10-year)7
  
  1.4 %
Healthcare

27
- Hospitals (<50 miles)2
  
  7
- Hospital rating (avg)2
  
  3.4 / 5
- 5-star hospitals
  
  0
- 5-star hospitals (%)
  
  0 %
- 5-star hospital (nearest)
  
  41 miles from city center

Unlike most cities in the United States where the median age increased by an average of 1.0 years since 2010, the median age of Burlington decreased by 1.1 years even though the fastest growing segment, 65- to 74-year olds, grew by 39%

Age

27.1

Median Age7

1.4

Population Growth Since 20107

Proportion of Population by Age Group vs. United States average7

Burlington residents are mostly white; however, the city is slowly becoming more diverse as the white community has shrunk by 7.6% since 2010, while the Asian community, 2nd largest in the city, has grown by 92.5%

Race

Vermont Population, White7

61.1

United States population, White7

Population Distribution by Race/Ethnicity7

Burlington is very cold with heavy snowfall and consistent rain. The temperature drops to 32°F or below 154 days per year with an average temperature of 19°F in January. There is some rain 155 days a year and 80 inches of annual snowfall

Weather

Chance of Rain12

Chance of Sunshine3

Average Temperature39

The average home value in Burlington increased by 36% since 2010 which is 7% lower than the national average and 19% higher than the state average

Rent

Monthly Average

Renters40

Average Home Value5

Burlington is a slightly high tax location with income tax 28% lower than the national average and sales tax near the national average, but property tax 69% higher than the national average.

Other

1.88

Property Tax23

7.0

Sales Tax21

0.0

Vehicle Tax23

Effective Income Tax Rate at Various Income Levels (Married, Filing Jointly)41

Burlington has a very high employment rate of 96% which is 2% higher than the national average. The largest employers are UVM Medical Center - Dermatology and Brueggers Enterprises

Income

17.7

<$25,0006

9.8

$100,000+6

Distribution by Industry19

Burlington leans liberal and has a Democratic representative in Congress

2016 Presidential Election Results42

Representatives

Mayor31	Miro Weinberger Democratic
House of Representative31	Peter Welch Democratic

The nearest 5-star hospital, Central Vermont Medical Center, is 41.0 miles from the center of Burlington, the nearest Veterans Affairs medical center, White River Junction VA Medical Center, is 71.6 miles away, and the nearest top-rated hospital for cancer care, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, is 76.4 miles away

Medicare-Rated Hospitals (<50 Miles)2

Is Marijuana Legal?

Medical32	Yes
Decriminalized32	Yes

In Vermont, 50.3% of adults live in a household with at least one gun, but gun ownership has marginally increased from 2000 when 47.0% of adults lived in households with guns

Gun Laws

Universal Background Checks33

Permit to Purchase Law33

Property Crimes and Violent Crimes per 100,000 Residents

#2	2019 Best Cities for Healthcare by healthgrades34
#1	Best Small Cities to Retire by AARP35

1	2018 Offenses Known to Law Enforcement \| FBI
2	Medicare-certified hospitals \| Medicare.gov
3	Sunshine - Average Percent of Possible
4	School Rankings & Reviews for Public and Private Schools \| Great Schools
5	Zillow Housing Data
6	2018 Earnings in the Past 12 Months \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
7	2018 Demographic And Housing Estimates \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
8	Restaurants \| Yelp
9	Beaches \| Yelp
10	2020 City & Neighborhood Scores \| Walk Score
11	Bars \| Yelp
12	Comparative Climatic Data \| National Centers for Environmental Information
13	United States Home Prices & Home Values
14	AirData \| United States Environmental Protection Agency
15	Performing Arts Centers \| Yelp
16	Parks \| Yelp
17	Museums \| Yelp
18	State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets for 2020 \| Tax Foundation
19	2018 Economic Characteristics \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
20	Music Venues \| Yelp
21	2020 State and Local Sales Tax Rates \| Tax Foundation
22	Golf Courses \| Yelp
23	2020 Property and Vehicle Taxes by State \| WalletHub
24	Best High Schools in the US \| U.S. News & World Report's
25	Casinos \| Yelp
26	Natural Center for Disaster Preparedness \| Columbia University
27	Internet Service Providers: Availability & Coverage \| Broadband Now
28	2018 Social Characteristics \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
29	Largest Cities of U.S. States \| Wikipedia
30	Zippia, The Career Expert
31	Who represents me \| Ballotpedia
32	State Policy \| Marijuana Policy Project
33	State-Level Estimates of Household Firearm Ownership \| The RAND Corporation
34	National Health Index
35	Best Small Cities to Retire \| AARP
36	2010 Demographic And Housing Estimates \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
37	Elevations and Distances \| U.S. Geological Survey Publications Repository
38	Normal Precipitation, Inches
39	Normal Daily Minimum Temperature, °F
40	2018 Selected Housing Characteristics \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
41	Federal Income Tax Calculator \| smartasset
42	2016 Presidential Election Results \| Politico

Burlington, VT

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Safety

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Education

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Healthcare

Population

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