Livability Score

83
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (3) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Barnes & Noble Cafe Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Henderson's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Pingala
Coffee Shop
Scout & Co.
Coffee Shop
Vivid Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Dobrá Tea
Coffee Shop
Muddy Waters
Coffee Shop
The Swingin' Pinwheel
Coffee Shop
Cafe Saint Paul
Coffee Shop
Feldman's Bagels
Coffee Shop
Speeder and Earls
Coffee Shop
Perky Planet Coffee
Coffee Shop
The Cosmic Grind
Coffee Shop
Eco Bean and Juice
Coffee Shop
Scout South End
Coffee Shop
CNX Thai Cooking
Coffee Shop
Vivid Coffee
Coffee Shop
Black Cap Coffee & Beer
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Kru Coffee
Coffee Shop
Onyx Tonics
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Maglianero
Coffee Shop
Burlington Bay
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) F
The Amphiteatre
Theatre Arts
UVM Recital Hall
Theatre Arts
Fleming Museum of Art
Museum
McCarthy Arts Center
Theatre Arts
"Reverence" Whales Tails Sculpture
Attraction
Merrill’s Roxy Cinema
Cinema
Club Metronome
Nightclub
BCA Center
Art Gallery
ArtsRiot
Nightclub
Flynn Theatre
Theatre Arts
Champlain Chocolates Factory Store
Attraction
BCA
Theatre Arts
Off Center for the Dramatic Arts
Theatre Arts
Showbox Theater
Cinema
ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
Museum
Spirit Ethan Allen
Attraction
Spare Time
Bowling Alley
Craig's
Museum
Palace 9
Cinema
Majestic 10
Cinema
Food and Drink (23) A-
Vermont Liquor Outlet - Gracies
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Moe's Southwest Grill
Fast Food
Wings Over Burlington
Fast Food
Dave's Cosmic Subs
Fast Food
Dukes Public House
Bar
Snowflake Chocolates
Sweets
Chipotle
Fast Food
Uncle Tony's Pizza
Fast Food
Aviation Deli
Deli
Weird Window Brewing
Bar
Kampus Kitchen
Deli
Domino's
Fast Food
The Boardroom
Bar
Happy Belly Deli & Grill
Deli
The Archives
Bar
Monkey House
Bar
Mule Bar
Bar
Beverage Warehouse
Alcohol
McKee's Pub & Grill
Bar
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Four Quarters Brewing
Bar
Shy Guy Gelato
Sweets
Fitness (6) C-
Pure Barre
Gym
Patrick Gymnastics
Gym
Gutterson Field House
Gym
Recreation & Fitness Center
Gym
Patrick Gymnasium
Gym
Patrick Multipurpose
Gym
Body Resolution
Gym
South Burlington Community Justice Center
Community Centre
Wheeler Homestead
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Community Centre
EDGE
Gym
Greater Burlington YMCA
Gym
Burlington Crossfit
Gym
Surfset Fitness
Gym
South End Studio
Gym
Body Resolution
Gym
Iyengar Yoga Center of Vermont
Gym
North End Studios
Community Centre
Sangha Studio
Gym
Champlain Senior Center
Community Centre
McClure Multigenerational Center
Community Centre
Fortify Fitness
Gym
ONE Community Center
Community Centre
Boys and Girls Club of Burlington
Community Centre
Groceries (10) A+
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Cheese Traders
Grocery Store
Always Full Asian Market
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Healthy Living
Grocery Store
Hannaford
Grocery Store
Commodities Natural Market
Grocery Store
Koffee Kup
Bakery
Willow's Bagels
Bakery
City Market
Grocery Store
Shaw's
Grocery Store
Great Harvest
Bakery
Klingers
Bakery
Myer's Bagel Bakery
Bakery
Knead Bakery
Bakery
Jake's ONE Market
Grocery Store
Barrio Bakery
Bakery
Barrio Bakery
Bakery
August First Bakery
Bakery
City Market
Grocery Store
Burlington Bakery & Cafe
Bakery
Hannaford
Grocery Store
Shaw's
Grocery Store
Walmart
Grocery Store
Natural Provisions
Grocery Store
Parks (24) A+
Jaycee Park Playground
Playground
Jaycee Park
Park
Goose Park
Park
Monkey Park
Park
University Heights Green Roof
Park
Schmanska Park
Park
Veterans Memorial Park (Dorset Park)
Park
Casavant Field
Park
Salmon Hole
Park
Winooski Falls Mill District
Park
Victory Circle
Park
Labyrinth
Park
Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Park
Park
Potvin Park
Park
West Allen Street Park
Park
Richards Park
Park
Calahan Park
Park
Smalley Park
Park
Courthouse Plaza
Park
Pomeroy Park
Park
City Hall Park
Park
Farrell Park
Park
Memorial Park
Park
Riverside Sundial Park
Park
Little Park
Park
Shops (76) A+
Gracies
Convenience Store
Dicks Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Fancy Nails
Beauty
Euro Market
Convenience Store
Gagan Indian Grocery Store
Convenience Store
Williston Road Beverage
Convenience Store
Aubuchon Hardware
Home Improvement
Haircuts Plus
Hairdresser
Hed2Toe Salon
Beauty
Chappells Florist
Florist
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
The Hairy Bear
Hairdresser
The Alpine Shop
Bicycle
Phone Depot
Electronics
Pompanoosuc Mills
Furniture
Sunoco
Convenience Store
Blue Mall
Mall
Tropical Nails
Beauty
Vermont Coin and Jewelry
Fashion
Cosmos
Hairdresser
Clay's
Clothing
Edible Arrangements
Gift Shop
Vermont Gift Barn
Gift Shop
Barnes & Noble
Books
T-Mobile
Electronics
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 2.3% take public transportation in South Burlington.
Public Transit Stops (24)
Stops & Stations A+
CCV
Bus Stop
Bus stop
Bus Stop
Bus stop
Bus Stop
Bus stop
Bus Stop
Bus stop
Bus Stop
Bus stop
Bus Stop
Downtown Transit Center
Bus Station
Burlington DTC
Bus Stop
Burlington
Transit Station
Bus Stop
Bus Stop
Essex Junction
Transit Station
Burlington High School Bus Stop
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.3% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in South Burlington is 125/100 - which is 14% higher than Vermont.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D-
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crime D

South Burlington crime rates are 4,284 per 100k, which is 126% higher than Vermont
Property Crime
3,989 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
295 crimes per 100k B-
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employment A+

The median income in South Burlington is $76,227 - which is 36% higher than Vermont.
Med. Household Income
$76,227 B+
Unemployment Rate
2.7% A-
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (42)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Williston Road Family Dental
Dentist
Karen Sperry Dentist
Dentist
Pelvic Health
Doctor
ClearChoiceMD
Doctor
Champlain Dental Group
Dentist
Dorset Street Family Dental
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Laser Focus Medspa
Doctor
Dorset Street Dermatology
Doctor
Kinney Drugs
Pharmacy
McClean Dental Group
Dentist
Vasta
Doctor
Northeastern Family Institute
Doctor
Hannaford Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Vermont Center for Integrative Therapy
Clinic
Dorset Street Professional Center
Clinic
Heather Dieterich, Chiropractor
Clinic
Chittenden Clinic
Clinic
Goodhealth
Clinic
Back to Wellness Chiropractic
Clinic
Dorset Street Professional Center
Clinic
Associates in Periodontics
Dentist
Urgent Care
Clinic
UVM Medical Center Adult Primary Care
Doctor
UVM Medical Center Family Medicine
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

South Burlington home prices are $312,300 - which is 43% higher than Vermont
Home Price
$312,300 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
13% A-
Home Affordability
4.1x (home price to income ratio) D
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schools B

The South Burlington graduation rate is 93% - which is 6% higher than Vermont
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
93% A+
Elementary Schools (6) C-
Rick Marcotte Central School
Chamberlin School
Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School
Mater Christi School
Edmunds Middle School
Edmunds Elementary School
Christ The King School
Champlain School
St Francis Xavier School
J. F. Kennedy Elementary School
Winooski Middle School
The Bellwether School
Baird School
Sustainability Academy At Lawrence Barnes
Integrated Arts Academy At H. O. Wheeler
Hiawatha School
Orchard School
Trinity Baptist School
Vermont Commons School
Summit Street School
Thomas Fleming School
The Schoolhouse Inc
Albert D. Lawton School
High Schools (3) F
South Burlington High School
Rice Memorial High School
Winooski High School
Woodside Juvenile Rehabilitation Center
Jean Garvin School
Trinity Baptist School
Vermont Commons School
The Center For Technology - Essex
Essex High School
Rock Point School
Burlington Technical Center
Burlington Senior High School
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ratings C+

South Burlington has an overall rating of 68% from 6 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes C-
User Surveys (5)
From AreaVibes A+
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  • South Burlington has a Livability Score of 83/100, which is considered exceptional
  • South Burlington crime rates are 126% higher than the Vermont average
  • Cost of living in South Burlington is 14% higher than the Vermont average

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South Burlington, VT - A College Town In A City 3 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) I am a current resident of South Burlington, VT, and have lived in the city for five years. I would overall say my experiences of living in this city are good, but I can't say it is the best town for everybody. South Burlington, VT is a good place to find a job, and I was able to ...Read More find decent employment working for Ben & Jerry's. This city has a large working class population, and I have been able to make some really good friends in South Burlington, VT.

The best areas in South Burlington, VT are near the University of Vermont. These parts of town have a nice young person vibe, and the university brings a lot of culture to the area. A lot of young people end up living in South Burlington, VT just to experience the college lifestyle even after they graduate. The area is full of really fun people, and I can say I have made a ton of lifelong friends just by living in this area. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in South Burlington? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Jaycee Park Playground
      Jaycee Park
      Goose Park
      Monkey Park
      University Heights Green Roof
      Schmanska Park
      Veterans Memorial Park (Dorset Park)
      Casavant Field

      Entertainment

      The Amphiteatre
      UVM Recital Hall
      Fleming Museum of Art
      McCarthy Arts Center
      "Reverence" Whales Tails Sculpture
      Merrill’s Roxy Cinema
      Club Metronome
      BCA Center

      Food & Drink

      Vermont Liquor Outlet - Gracies
      Subway
      Dunkin'
      McDonald's
      Moe's Southwest Grill
      Wings Over Burlington
      Dave's Cosmic Subs
      Dukes Public House

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in South Burlington? Of all people who commute, 2.3% take public transportation in South Burlington.
      Drive to Work
      78%

      2% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in South Burlington? The cost of living in South Burlington is 125/100 - which is 14% higher than Vermont.
      South Burlington
      125

      25% more expensive than average

      Vermont
      110

      10% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D Crime

      What is the crime rate in South Burlington? South Burlington crime rates are 4,284, which are 126% higher than Vermont
      Total Crime
      4,284 per 100k people

      84% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 24

      84% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      71%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in South Burlington? The median income in South Burlington is $76,227 which is 36% higher than Vermont.
      Median household income
      $76,22738% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $46,17455% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      42% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is South Burlington a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Shaws Pharmacy
      Kelley Pharmacy
      Hannaford Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Kinney Drugs

      Doctors

      Living Well Center for Integrative Health
      Dorset Street Dermatology
      Laser Focus Medspa
      ClearChoiceMD
      UVM Medical Center Adult Primary Care
      UVM Medical Center Family Medicine
      Northeastern Family Institute
      Drs. Marko Family Chiropractors

      A+ Housing

      What are South Burlington home prices? South Burlington home prices are $312,300 - which is 43% higher than Vermont
      Median home value
      $312,30069% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,42650% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      59%

      7% lower than the US average

      B Schools

      Does South Burlington have good schools? The South Burlington graduation rate is 93% - which is 6% higher than Vermont
      High school grad. rates
      93%

      13% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      C+ User Ratings

      Is South Burlington a good place to live? South Burlington has an overall rating of 68% from 6 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      68%

      6 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      60%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      86%

      5 total surveys

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