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South Burlington, VT

Founded 1865Chittenden CountyElev. 100 m
Population
20,488
Median home
$399,600
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
5
Sex offenders
2

Overview

About South Burlington

South Burlington is a city in Vermont with about 20,488 residents. South Burlington was founded in 1865 and sits in Chittenden County. The median age is 38.8 and the median household income is $97,229. Homes carry a median value of $399,600, and about 60% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (80.9%). Around 65% 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
20,488
Median age
38.8
Median household income
$97,229
Per-capita income
$58,423
Poverty rate
8.1%
High-school grad or higher
98.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
65.1%
Unemployment
5%
Avg. commute
18.9 min
Work from home
16.3%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White80.9%
Hispanic or Latino3.5%
Black1.6%
Asian8.7%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts56.8%
Sales & office19.7%
Service15.6%
Production, transportation & material moving4.2%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance3.7%

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

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$399,600
Median gross rent
$1,755/mo
Owner-occupied
60.1%
Median year built
1988
Households
9,307
Avg. household size
2.16

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

Education

Schools

South Burlington has 5 public schools — 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

South Burlington High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Frederick H. Tuttle Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Chamberlin SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Orchard SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Rick Marcotte Central SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5

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

Safety

Crime

violent crime34% below national
South Burlington255
Vermont216
United States386
↑ 197% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime181% above national
South Burlington5,492
Vermont1,825
United States1,952
↑ 61% higher than 2019
2019–2023

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

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around South 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

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

South Burlington was founded in 1865 and sits in Chittenden County. Elevation ~100 m.

Map of South Burlington
South Burlington, VT
Where South Burlington is
BurlingtonSouth BurlingtonRutlandEssex JunctionBarreWinooski
Notable people from South Burlington
Kerstin AndersonBen ShunguAlethea KontisErica DeusoThomas Chittenden
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Nearby cities
Winooski (4 mi)Burlington (5 mi)Essex Junction (5 mi)Vergennes (19 mi)Cambridge (20 mi)Jeffersonville (23 mi)

Registered sex offenders in South Burlington, VT (2)

Public sex-offender registry records for South Burlington, Vermont.

Andrew Lawrence Mitchell, 35
South Burlington · Chittenden County · 05403
AKA Andrew Mitchell
Richard Leo Martin, 73
South Burlington · Chittenden County · 05403
AKA Richard L Martin

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

South Burlington — frequently asked

What is the population of South Burlington, Vermont?
South Burlington has a population of about 20,488, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in South Burlington?
The median home value in South Burlington is $399,600, and the median gross rent is $1,755/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is South Burlington safe? What is the crime rate?
South Burlington Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 255 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does South 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 South Burlington?
South Burlington has 5 public schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in South Burlington?
Public registry data lists 2 registered sex offenders in or near South Burlington. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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