Here's what it costs to live in Burlington, Vermont, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,649 per month, while the typical home is valued around $444,800. Households earn a median of $71,109 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$71,109
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,649
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$444,800
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$1,497
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,651
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$2,140
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$2,745
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
44,675
Latest estimate
Median Age
26.8 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,457
Per month
Avg Home Value
$400,600
Census ACS
January Avg
20°F
July Avg
71°F
Sunny Days / Year
230
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Continental · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
32.3
poor
Hospitals
1
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
96.2%
What is the cost of living index for Burlington?
The cost of living index for Burlington is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Burlington?
The median gross rent in Burlington is $1,649 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Burlington?
The median household income in Burlington is $71,109 per year.
What is the median home value in Burlington?
The median home value in Burlington is $444,800 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Burlington?
Air quality data for Burlington is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Burlington?
Tax data for Vermont is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
