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South Burlington, Vermont

Introduction to South Burlington, Vermont

South Burlington, Vermont is 120 miles N of Schenectady, New York 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.

South Burlington History

The area now known as South Burlington was initially granted as a part of the township of Burlington by New Hampshire in 1763. The town of Burlington was organized in 1785. The village of Burlington was chartered as a city in 1865. The remaining part of the area then became a separate town and was named South Burlington. South Burlington is home to the largest mall in the state, the University Mall.

South Burlington and nearby Attractions

  • Rokeby Museum
  • Little River State Park
  • Clinton County Historical Museum
  • Mount Philo State Park
  • National Museum of the Morgan Horse
  • Cumberland Bay State Park

Things To Do In South Burlington

The city of South Burlington is home to numerous shopping centers, including the Shelburne Road Plaza Shopping Center, the Dorset Square Mall Shopping Center and the Shelburne Bay Plaza Shopping Center. Nearby golf courses include the Williston Golf Course, the Willsboro Golf Club and the Kwiniaska Golf Club. Those interested in the area’s history should visit the Clinton County Historical Museum, the National Museum of the Morgan Horse and the Shelburne Museum.

South Burlington Transportation

Burlington International is the nearest major airport.

South Burlington Higher Education

Higher education can be pursued at Middlebury College, Dartmouth College and Norwich University.

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High Points

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% trophy South Burlington Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 8% South Burlington Racial Diversity
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 9% South Burlington People in Middle Class or Better
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 10% South Burlington Walking and Biking to Work
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 11% South Burlington Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 11% South Burlington Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 11% South Burlington College Educated Adults
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 11% South Burlington Short Commute Times
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 14% South Burlington Low Rate of Poverty
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 17% South Burlington Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of South Burlington, Vermont

Comparing South Burlington to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Vermont (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

Characteristic Compared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women 10 10
Well-Paid Single Men 9 9
Female Share of the Population 8 9
Age of the Population 5 4
Senior Citizens 5 5
Racial Diversity 4 10
Male Share of the Population 3 2
Children Under 5 Years Old 1 3

Families

Characteristic Compared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married 4 5
Average Household Size 3 5

Wealth

Characteristic Compared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults 9 9
People in Middle Class or Better 9 10
Median Family Income 8 9
People Above Poverty 8 9

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic Compared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home 10 6
Walking and Biking to Work 10 8
Short Commute Times 9 10
Public Transportation Use 6 9

Housing

Characteristic Compared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing 8 3
Housing Recently Built 8 8
People Living Alone 7 6
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals 5 5
Affordability of Property Taxes 2 2
Affordability of Rents 2 1

Crime

Characteristic Compared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime 7 4
Low Property Crime 3 2

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