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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.

High Points

South Burlington strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Vermont):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophySouth 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, VT

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

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Well-Paid Single Men99
Female Share of the Population89
Age of the Population54
Senior Citizens55
Racial Diversity410
Male Share of the Population32
Children Under 5 Years Old13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married45
Average Household Size35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults99
People in Middle Class or Better910
People Above Poverty89
Median Family Income89

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work108
Working at Home106
Short Commute Times910
Public Transportation Use69

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing83
Housing Recently Built88
People Living Alone76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55
Affordability of Property Taxes22
Affordability of Rents21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime74
Low Property Crime32

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