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Burlington, VT

Founded 1783Chittenden CountyElev. 61 m
Population
44,649
Median home
$400,200
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
10
Sex offenders
5

Overview

About Burlington

Burlington is home to roughly 44,649 residents. Burlington was founded in 1783 and sits in Chittenden County. The median age is 26.7 and the median household income is $68,854. Homes carry a median value of $400,200, and about 40% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (84.5%). Around 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 19 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
44,649
Median age
26.7
Median household income
$68,854
Per-capita income
$39,027
Poverty rate
23%
High-school grad or higher
94.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
60.5%
Unemployment
4.6%
Avg. commute
19.2 min
Work from home
16.7%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White84.5%
Hispanic or Latino3.3%
Black3.6%
Asian3.7%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts53%
Service19.5%
Sales & office16.6%
Production, transportation & material moving7.1%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance3.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$400,200
Median gross rent
$1,609/mo
Owner-occupied
39.8%
Median year built
1957
Households
17,691
Avg. household size
2.07

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Burlington has 10 public schools — 6 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high.

Burlington High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Burlington Technical CenterHighGrades 9–12
Edmunds Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Lyman C. Hunt Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
C. P. Smith SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Champlain SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Edmunds Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Integrated Arts Academy at H. O. WheelerElementaryGrades -1–5
J. J. Flynn SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Sustainability Academy at Lawrence BarnesElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime11% above national
Burlington427
Vermont216
United States386
↑ 15% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime241% above national
Burlington6,662
Vermont1,825
United States1,952
↑ 158% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Burlington Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Burlington.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Chittenden County
LightningRelatively High
AvalancheRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate
Winter weatherRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Burlington is in Chittenden County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Burlington was founded in 1783 and sits in Chittenden County. Elevation ~61 m.

Population trend
45K38K44,64920002024
Map of Burlington
Burlington, VT
Where Burlington is
BurlingtonSouth BurlingtonRutlandEssex JunctionBarreWinooski
Historic places

38 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Carnegie Building of the Fletcher Free LibraryChittenden County CourthouseFollett HouseGrassemountOld Ohavi Zedex SynagogueRobinson, Daniel Webster, HouseWells, Edward, HouseWinterbotham Estate
Notable people from Burlington
John DeweyTed BundyGrace CoolidgeJake SullivanOrson BeanTana FrenchHarry BlanchardAtle Lie McGrathRyan Cochran-SiegleJeanne Ashworth
People searches in Burlington
Michael SmithJohn SmithJames SmithDavid SmithRobert SmithMichael JohnsonJohn JohnsonJames JohnsonMichael WilliamsWilliam SmithDavid JohnsonRobert JohnsonJohn WilliamsMichael BrownMichael JonesJames WilliamsDavid WilliamsJohn BrownRobert WilliamsJohn JonesWilliam JohnsonMary SmithJames BrownJames Jones
Nearby cities
Winooski (3 mi)South Burlington (5 mi)Essex Junction (6 mi)Cambridge (20 mi)Vergennes (22 mi)St. Albans (23 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Burlington, VT (5)

Public sex-offender registry records for Burlington, Vermont.

Joseph Alan Wright, 47ABSCONDER
Burlington · Chittenden County · 05401
AKA Joseph A Wright, Joe Wright
Matthew Lee Mitchell, 58
Burlington · Chittenden County · 05401
William George Robertson, 57
Burlington · Chittenden County · 05401
AKA Bill Robertson, William Robertson
William George Robertson, 57
Burlington · 25401
AKA Bill Robertson, William G Robertson
Robert Wayne Harris, 66
Burlington · Chittenden County · 05401
AKA Roger Harris

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Burlington — frequently asked

What is the population of Burlington, Vermont?
Burlington has a population of about 44,649, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Burlington?
The median home value in Burlington is $400,200, and the median gross rent is $1,609/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Burlington safe? What is the crime rate?
Burlington Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 427 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Burlington face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Chittenden County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including lightning, avalanche, ice storm.
How many schools are in Burlington?
Burlington has 10 public schools (6 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Burlington?
Public registry data lists 5 registered sex offenders in or near Burlington. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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