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South Burlington, Vermont is 120 miles N of Schenectady, New York (center to center) and 180 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. It is in Chittenden county. The city is part of the Burlington metro area. The population of South Burlington is 15,814.
In South Burlington, about 49% of adults are married.
In 2000, South Burlington had a median family income of $67,241. South Burlington is one of the richer cities in Vermont. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the city. There aren't a lot of poor people in South Burlington. The people of the city can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the city. Notably, South Burlington is home to a disproportionate number of well-off single people.
Among South Burlington political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $18,205. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.
Of the housing in South Burlington, approximately 69% is occupied by their owners. Real estate taxes per home are higher in the city than most places in Vermont.
In South Burlington, 88% of commuters drive to work. The layout of South Burlington makes walking and bicycling easier than most places. The city features shorter commuting times than most similar places.
South Burlington strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Vermont):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 5% |  |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 8% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 9% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 11% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 11% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 14% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
Comparing South Burlington to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Vermont (State):
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| Well-Paid Single Women | | |
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| Racial Diversity | | |
| Male Share of the Population |  |  |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | | |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| People Above Poverty | | |
| Median Family Income | | |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Working at Home | |  |
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Public Transportation Use | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
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| People Living Alone |  | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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