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South Burlington, Vermont

city · Chittenden County

At a glance

20,756
Population
$443,400
Median home value (all homes)
46% above U.S. median
$489,524
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,787/mo
Median rent
33% above U.S. median
$106,667
Median household income
36% above U.S. median
17.7 min
Average commute
93.2%
Homes with broadband
66.43%
Locations with fiber available
3.9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 113 — 13% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing64% above
Goods & services1% below
Utilities2% above
Taxes36% below
Insurance34% below
Commute cost35% below
For business: Vermont is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 4/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Nearest 4-year college1 mi
Nearest community college18 mi
Nearest technical college2 mi
High school graduates98.2%
College graduates67.6%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city South Burlington Economic Development
City of South Burlington government site providing information about city government, services, and community development projects. It serves residents and local businesses.
state Vermont Dept of Economic Development
ThinkVermont is an initiative of the ACCD that provides resources to individuals considering moving to Vermont and to startups or existing businesses relocating or expanding. In Vermont, your business can grow and thrive with the support of technical assistance, incentives, and financing programs that suit your company’s needs.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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