Burlington, Vermont Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Burlington, VT Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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A+
Health Top grade
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D
Income Well below average
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A
Education Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Burlington | Vermont Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 44,615 | 646,793 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2906.0 | 67.3 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.44% | 0.38% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 27.9 | 41.1 | 37.3 |
| Households | 17,476 | 273,198 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Burlington grew by 17.1% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 44,615 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Burlington is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 45.8% of residents. That is 24.8 points above Vermont as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 20,455 45.8% +24.8 pts
- Millennials 29–44 8,031 18.0% -1.9 pts
- Gen X 45–60 5,992 13.4% -8.0 pts
- Boomers 61–79 5,098 11.4% -9.1 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Vermont, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 52.5% of the people living in Burlington and men 47.5%.
- Women 52.5% Vermont 50.5%
- Men 47.5% Vermont 49.5%
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Economy
Burlington has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Burlington | Vermont Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $70,588 | $81,508 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.46% | 4.72% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.3% | 3.5% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Burlington is about 13% lower than in Vermont.
Housing
| Metric | Burlington | Vermont Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $625,000 | $207,791 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,649 | $1,234 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 41.5% | 73.2% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Burlington is about 31.6 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,649 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Burlington spend about 32 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 134 hours, about 5.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Burlington | Vermont Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 16.1 | 20.5 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 32.2 | 41.0 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 134 | 171 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,163 | $5,295 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 19.0% | 16.9% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 14,528 | 3,397 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,518 | 718 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Burlington is 16 minutes, shorter than the 20 minutes in Vermont.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Burlington has a education index of A, which means it is very educated.
| Metric | Burlington | Vermont Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 42.3% | 38.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.06 | 2.27 | 2.53 |
Health
Burlington has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | Burlington | Vermont Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.8 | 80.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 9.1% | 11.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 12.7% | 15.7% | 19.0% |
Burlington, VT Compared With Nearby Cities
How Burlington, VT compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington, VT | 44,615 | $70,588 #2/2 | $625,000 #1/2 | 16.1 min #2/2 |
| South Burlington, VT | 20,756 | $103,259 | $225,000 | 15.8 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Burlington, Vermont.
How many people live in Burlington, Vermont?
About 44,615 people live in Burlington, Vermont, in 17,476 households of 2.1 people on average. The median age is 27.9, so residents are younger than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 9 years.
Is Burlington, Vermont urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Burlington, Vermont has 2,906 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 34 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Burlington, Vermont?
The median home costs 8.9 times the median household income ($625,000 against $70,588), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,649 a month takes about 28% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How common is a college degree in Burlington, Vermont?
42.3% of adults in Burlington, Vermont hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 2), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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