Housing data for South Burlington, VT
South Burlington, VT has an estimated 20,756 residents and 9,673 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a city in Chittenden County.
38.4% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $1,787 a month.
Its population grew measurably since 2015–2019 (+8.3%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 20,756 (±79)
- Housing units
- 9,673 (±420)
- Households that rent
- 38.4%
- Median gross rent
- $1,787
- Residents since 2015–2019
- +8.3%
What stands out in South Burlington
Homes heated by fuel oil: 5.7% (±2.1 points) in South Burlington, lower than in Chittenden County (14.2%).
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units: 32.3% (±3.8 points) in South Burlington, higher than in Chittenden County (21.3%).
Homes built before 1980: 31.5% (±4.1 points) in South Burlington, lower than in Chittenden County (47.8%).
Average commute: 17.7 minutes (±1.5) in South Burlington, lower than in Chittenden County (21.1 minutes).
- Heating fuel in South Burlington
- Types of homes in South Burlington
- Age of homes in South Burlington
- Commute and cars in South Burlington
Housing in South Burlington at a glance
- Median rent: $1,787 median gross rent a month
- Rent by bedrooms: $1,871 median gross rent, 2 bedrooms
- Rent burden: 42.9% of renters pay 30% or more of income
- Renters and owners: 38.4% of households rent
- Income and affordability: $106,667 median household income
- Home values: $443,400 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $2,272 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $6,674 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 32.3% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 45.2% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 31.5% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 0.0% rental vacancy rate
- Heating fuel: 63.1% heat with utility gas
- Commute and cars: 17.7 minutes average trip to work
- Crime reported to police: 231 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
- Growth: +8.3% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 30.0% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 2.8% of homes have more than 1 person per room
South Burlington against Chittenden County, its state and the nation
| South Burlington | Chittenden County | Vermont | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 20,756 (±79) | 169,758 (exact) | 647,106 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 9,673 (±420) | 74,888 (±117) | 339,042 (±187) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 38.4% (±4.5 points) | 36.1% (±1.3 points) | 26.8% (±0.5 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $1,787 (±$59) | $1,646 (±$31) | $1,234 (±$18) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $106,667 (±$12,797) | $96,759 (±$3,007) | $81,203 (±$1,339) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $443,400 (±$18,509) | $439,200 (±$7,510) | $316,600 (±$3,361) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $6,674 (±$376) | $6,617 (±$111) | $5,039 (±$66) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 31.5% (±4.1 points) | 47.8% (±1.8 points) | 56.1% (±0.8 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 17.7 minutes (±1.5) | 21.1 minutes (±0.5) | 23.5 minutes (±0.3) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 93.2% (±2.4 points) | 93.4% (±0.8 points) | 89.7% (±0.4 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 38.2 years (±1.8) | 37.3 years (±0.3) | 43.1 years (±0.2) | 38.9 years |
South Burlington covers 16.4 square miles of land, about 1,263 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How South Burlington has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 19,162 (±30) | 20,756 (±79) | +8.3% | Measurable increase |
| Housing units | 9,210 (±342) | 9,673 (±420) | +5.0% | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $1,401 (±$44) | $1,787 (±$59) | +27.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $307,500 (±$15,184) | $443,400 (±$18,509) | +44.2% | Up after inflation |
| Median household income | $73,065 (±$4,950) | $106,667 (±$12,797) | +46.0% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,858 (±$54) | $2,272 (±$143) | +22.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $5,896 (±$261) | $6,674 (±$376) | +13.2% | Down after inflation |
| Households that rent | 40.0% (±2.9 points) | 38.4% (±4.5 points) | −1.6 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.9% (±2.7 points) | 0.0% (±0.7 points) | −2.9 percentage points | Measurable decrease |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Crime reported to police in South Burlington
In 2025, the South Burlington Police Department reported 231 violent and 4,714 property crimes per 100,000 residents to the FBI.
Across Chittenden County, the departments that report recorded 250 violent and 2,556 property crimes per 100,000 residents that year.
ZIP codes in South Burlington
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05403 | 100% | 20,614 | $1,787 | $442,400 | $105,616 |
A ZIP code is a mail route rather than a boundary, so the Census Bureau publishes figures for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas built from census blocks; the share column says how much of each one’s land lies in this place.
Places near South Burlington
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelburne (community) | 3.6 mi | $1,439 | $553,200 | 34.7% |
| Winooski | 4.1 mi | $1,643 | $381,500 | 64.8% |
| Williston | 4.3 mi | $1,832 | $475,800 | 24.9% |
| Shelburne | 4.4 mi | $1,442 | $588,100 | 30.1% |
| Burlington | 4.7 mi | $1,649 | $444,800 | 58.5% |
| Essex Junction | 5.0 mi | $1,544 | $407,500 | 40.7% |
| St. George | 5.3 mi | $1,394 | $376,800 | 8.9% |
| Colchester | 8.4 mi | $1,474 | $394,400 | 25.9% |
Places in Vermont most like South Burlington
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essex Junction | $1,544 | $407,500 | $89,257 | 40.7% |
| Shelburne (community) | $1,439 | $553,200 | $109,583 | 34.7% |
| Williston | $1,832 | $475,800 | $106,967 | 24.9% |
| Essex | $1,569 | $447,300 | $110,199 | 24.1% |
| Shelburne | $1,442 | $588,100 | $115,963 | 30.1% |
| Middlebury (community) | $1,201 | $417,400 | $86,250 | 43.2% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across Vermont.
HUD Fair Market Rent for South Burlington, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,550 | $1,719 | $2,165 | $2,733 | $2,845 |
HUD income limits for South Burlington, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $26,200 | $43,650 | $69,850 |
| 2 people | $29,950 | $49,900 | $79,800 |
| 3 people | $33,700 | $56,150 | $89,800 |
| 4 people | $37,400 | $62,350 | $99,750 |
| 5 people | $40,400 | $67,350 | $107,750 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $72,350 | $115,750 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $77,350 | $123,700 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $82,350 | $131,700 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Burlington-South Burlington, VT MSA, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $123,400.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about South Burlington
What is the average rent in South Burlington, VT?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in South Burlington is $1,787 (±$59) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How much is a one-bedroom apartment in South Burlington?
The median gross rent for a one-bedroom home in South Burlington, VT is $1,633 (±$87) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Are renters in South Burlington rent-burdened?
42.9% of renting households in South Burlington pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many renters are there in South Burlington?
South Burlington has an estimated 3,636 (±470) renting households, 38.4% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median household income in South Burlington?
The median household income in South Burlington is $106,667 (±$12,797) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in South Burlington, VT?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $443,400 (±$18,509) for owner-occupied homes in South Burlington (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is South Burlington growing?
In South Burlington, the number of residents went from 19,162 in 2015–2019 to 20,756 in 2020–2024 (+8.3%), a measurable increase.
What ZIP codes are in South Burlington?
The ZIP code that covers South Burlington is 05403.
What is the median rent in ZIP code 05403?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code Tabulation Area 05403 is $1,787 (±$59) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Burlington city, Vermont
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Burlington city, Vermont
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Burlington city, Vermont
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Burlington city, Vermont
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Burlington city, Vermont
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — South Burlington city, Vermont
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — South Burlington city, Vermont
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Burlington-South Burlington, VT MSA
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Burlington-South Burlington, VT MSA
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer: South Burlington Police Department (ORI VT0040300)
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for South Burlington city, Vermont (place:66175, in state:50).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .