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VT area data

Burlington, VT

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Burlington.

Population: 34,798 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Burlington, VT is $567,938 — down 1.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $382,000 after a median 70 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,988/month. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with lightning, avalanche, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$567,938

Median home value

-1.4%

1-year change

70

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$567,938
1-year appreciation
-1.4%
3-year appreciation
-2.1%
5-year appreciation
+18.0%
10-year appreciation
+64.5%
All-time peak (2024-06)
$590,389
House Price Index (state)
433.5 (+3.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$382,000
Median list price
$359,500
Median price per sqft
$335
1-year sale-price change
-25.0%
Median days on market
70 days
Homes sold (recent period)
20
For-sale inventory
77
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
45
1-year forecast
+0.6%
New listings (monthly)
27

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,988/mo
1-year rent change
+0.9%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,321/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,651/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,140/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,782/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,210/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
99.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
22.9¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$18.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
9
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Schools include
C. P. Smith School, Champlain School, Edmunds Middle School, J. J. Flynn School, Sustainability Academy at Lawrence Barnes

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, avalanche, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 9% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
51.8%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
2
Nearest Superfund site
Pine Street Canal (0.8 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
45.0°F
Average high
54.5°F
Average low
35.0°F
Annual precipitation
44.2 in
Annual snowfall
86.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
40
Days with Good air quality
291
Days with Moderate air quality
72
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
122

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
16.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
247
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
24,999
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
13,571

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
76
Nearest airport
Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport (BTV) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport (BTV) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
UNIV. OF VERMONT - FLETCHER ALLEN HEALTH CARE, CHAMPLAIN VALLEY PHYSICIANS HOSPITAL MEDICAL CTR, CENTRAL VERMONT MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.5 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
75
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-608 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,942
Housing built before 1970
81.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
6.3%
Median annual property tax
$8,176
Mean commute to work
14 min
Households with broadband internet
88.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
86,541
Average weekly wage
$1,353
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
261

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

BurlingtonState medianUS median
Median home value$567,938$366,555$289,727
Median sale price$382,000$395,000$325,000
Median days on market70 days90 days51 days
Typical rent$1,988/mo$1,966/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$8,176$4,553$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Burlington, VT?
$567,938.
What is the median sale price in Burlington, VT?
$382,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Burlington, VT?
Median days on market: 70 days.
What is typical rent in Burlington, VT?
Typical rent: $1,988/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Burlington, VT?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, avalanche, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, strongWind.
Is Burlington, VT in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone X; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Burlington, VT?
Risk to homes is higher than 9% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Burlington, VT?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Burlington, VT?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Pine Street Canal, 0.8 mi.
How many schools serve Burlington, VT?
9 schools (6 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Burlington, VT walkable?
Walkability index: 16.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Burlington, VT?
Good. Median AQI: 40. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Burlington, VT?
Regional Price Parity: 99.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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