South Burlington, Vermont Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
South 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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B
Income Around average
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Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | South Burlington | Vermont Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,756 | 646,793 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 673.1 | 67.3 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.07% | 0.38% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 35.7 | 41.1 | 37.3 |
| Households | 9,375 | 273,198 | 130,235,071 |
Population in South Burlington grew by 14.5% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 20,756 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in South Burlington is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 22.5% of residents. That is 2.6 points above Vermont as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 4,594 22.1% +1.1 pts
- Millennials 29–44 4,669 22.5% +2.6 pts
- Gen X 45–60 4,241 20.4% -1.0 pts
- Boomers 61–79 3,344 16.1% -4.4 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 52.2% of the people living in South Burlington and men 47.8%.
- Women 52.2% Vermont 50.5%
- Men 47.8% Vermont 49.5%
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Economy
South Burlington has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | South Burlington | Vermont Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $103,259 | $81,508 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.42% | 4.72% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9% | 3.5% | 5.2% |
The median household income in South Burlington is about 27% higher than in Vermont.
Housing
| Metric | South Burlington | Vermont Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $225,000 | $207,791 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,787 | $1,234 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 61.6% | 73.2% | 65.2% |
The median home price in South Burlington is about 10.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,787 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in South 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 132 hours, about 5.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | South Burlington | Vermont Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 15.8 | 20.5 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 31.6 | 41.0 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 132 | 171 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,087 | $5,295 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 19.6% | 16.9% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 13,259 | 3,397 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,473 | 718 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in South 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
South Burlington has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | South Burlington | Vermont Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 60.4% | 38.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.14 | 2.27 | 2.53 |
Health
South Burlington has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | South Burlington | Vermont Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 84.0 | 80.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 7.7% | 11.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 10.4% | 15.7% | 19.0% |
South Burlington, VT Compared With Nearby Cities
How South Burlington, VT compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Burlington, VT | 20,756 | $103,259 #1/2 | $225,000 #2/2 | 15.8 min #1/2 |
| Burlington, VT | 44,615 | $70,588 | $625,000 | 16.1 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about South Burlington, Vermont.
How big is South Burlington, Vermont by population?
About 20,756 people live in South Burlington, Vermont, in 9,375 households of 2.1 people on average. The median age is 35.7, so residents are younger than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 2 years.
How densely populated is South Burlington, Vermont?
Averaged over its land area, South Burlington, Vermont has 673 people per square mile, a density typical of a mix of suburbs, small towns and farmland. That is about 7.8 times the U.S. average of 86.
Is South Burlington, Vermont an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 2.2 times the median household income ($225,000 against $103,259), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $1,787 a month takes about 21% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in South Burlington, Vermont?
Unemployment in South Burlington, Vermont is only 3.9%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
What share of adults in South Burlington, Vermont have a college degree?
60.4% of adults in South Burlington, Vermont hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 6 in 10), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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