How long is the commute from South Burlington, VT?
Workers who live in South Burlington, VT take an average of 17.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
67.3% of workers drive alone to work.
1.1% take public transportation.
1.6% of workers walk to work.
19.6% work from home.
4.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 17.7 minutes (±1.5)
- Public transportation
- 1.1%
- Work from home
- 19.6%
- Households without a car
- 4.9%
How people in South Burlington get to work
| Means of transportation | South Burlington | Chittenden County | Vermont | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 67.3% (±3.7 points) | 61.9% | 68.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.3% (±2.2 points) | 7.7% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.1% (±0.8 points) | 1.8% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.6% (±0.9 points) | 6.3% | 4.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.1% (±1.3 points) | 2.3% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 19.6% (±3.2 points) | 19.8% | 16.9% | 15.1% |
In South Burlington, the average commute is lower than in Chittenden County (21.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in Vermont (23.5 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In South Burlington, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Chittenden County (1.8%).
It is not measurably different from Vermont (0.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Chittenden County, South Burlington ranks 17 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 237 of 246.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in South Burlington
| Vehicles available | South Burlington | Chittenden County | Vermont | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.9% (±2.1 points) | 7.1% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.2% (±3.9 points) | 36.1% | 35.3% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.4% (±3.9 points) | 41.4% | 41.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 7.5% (±1.8 points) | 15.4% | 17.3% | 21.9% |
In South Burlington, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Chittenden County (7.1%).
It is not measurably different from Vermont (6.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in South Burlington
| South Burlington | Chittenden County | Vermont | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 19.6% (±3.2 points) | 19.8% (±1.1 points) | 16.9% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.6% (±2.1 points) | 96.8% (±0.7 points) | 95.0% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.2% (±2.4 points) | 93.4% (±0.8 points) | 89.7% (±0.4 points) | 91.0% |
In South Burlington, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Chittenden County (93.4%).
It is also higher than in Vermont (89.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near South Burlington
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Burlington | — | 17.7 minutes (±1.5) | — |
| Shelburne (community) | 3.6 mi | 20.7 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Winooski | 4.1 mi | 21.9 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
| Williston | 4.3 mi | 19.7 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Shelburne | 4.4 mi | 20.2 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Burlington | 4.7 mi | 18.7 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Essex Junction | 5.0 mi | 19.2 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| St. George | 5.3 mi | 19.0 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Colchester | 8.4 mi | 19.9 minutes (±1.1) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Winooski, VT (21.9 minutes), Colchester, VT (19.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Chittenden County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Shelburne | 20.2 minutes (±2.4) |
| 12 | Colchester | 19.9 minutes (±1.1) |
| 13 | Williston | 19.7 minutes (±2.2) |
| 14 | Hinesburg | 19.5 minutes (±3.0) |
| 15 | St. George | 19.0 minutes (±3.0) |
| 16 | Burlington | 18.7 minutes (±1.3) |
| 17 | South Burlington | 17.7 minutes (±1.5) |
Showing 7 of 17 places in Chittenden County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about South Burlington
How long is the average commute in South Burlington?
Workers who live in South Burlington, VT take an average of 17.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in South Burlington without a car?
4.9% of households in South Burlington have no vehicle, and 1.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in South Burlington?
19.6% (±3.2 points) of workers who live in South Burlington worked from home, and 93.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 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 Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Burlington city, Vermont
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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