Burlington city, Vermont
Burlington city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Burlington city is a geographic entity located in Chittenden County, Vermont. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 44,019. The land area covers 10.30 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 44,019 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 26.8 yrs | ±0.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 17,504 | ±566 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 18,079 | ±575 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 17,504 | ±566 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 575 | ±228 |
| Median Home Value | $444,800 | ±$19,357 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,649 | ±$53 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $71,109 | ±$4,193 |
| Per Capita Income | $40,192 | ±$2,178 |
| Poverty Rate | 20.5% | ±2.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 7,505 | ±875 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.3% | ±0.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 25,255 | ±881 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 91.6% | ±1.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 44,432 (2024)
ID: 176546
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: INTERIM CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
149 CHURCH ST, STE 34, BURLINGTON VT 05401-8471
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GUS Population: 170,851 (2024)
ID: 135927
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY CLERK
PO BOX 187, BURLINGTON VT 05402-0187
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Burlington | 09-12 | Burlington, VT | |
| Career and Technical School Burlington | 09-12 | Burlington, VT | |
| Regular School Burlington | PK-05 | Burlington, VT | |
| Regular School Burlington | PK-05 | Burlington, VT | |
| Regular School Burlington | PK-05 | Burlington, VT | |
| Regular School Burlington | 06-08 | Burlington, VT | |
| Regular School Burlington | PK-05 | Burlington, VT | |
| Regular School Burlington | PK-05 | Burlington, VT | |
| Regular School Burlington | 06-08 | Burlington, VT | |
| Regular School Burlington | PK-05 | Burlington, VT |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 3 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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UNIV. OF VERMONT - FLETCHER ALLEN HEALTH CARE
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Hospital | City address association | 111 COLCHESTER AVE, BURLINGTON, VT, 05401 |
(802) 847-0000
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Champlain College
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College | 2.2 mi away | 163 S Willard St, Burlington, VT, 05401 |
8028602700
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FLETCHER FREE - NEW NORTH END BRANCH
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Library | 1.0 mi away | 1127 NORTH AVE., BURLINGTON, VT, 05408 |
(802) 863-3403
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University of Vermont
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College | 2.4 mi away | 85 S Prospect St, Burlington, VT, 05405-0160 |
8026563131
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FLETCHER FREE
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Library | 1.8 mi away | 235 COLLEGE ST., BURLINGTON, VT, 05401 |
(802) 863-3403
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Saint Michael's College
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College | 3.6 mi away | One Winooski Park, Colchester, VT, 05439 |
8026542000
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WINOOSKI MEMORIAL
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Library | 2.4 mi away | 32 MALLETTS BAY AVENUE, WINOOSKI, VT, 05404 |
(802) 655-6424
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Advanced Welding Institute
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College Vocational | 5.5 mi away | 2 Green Tree Dr Suite 3, South Burlington, VT, 05403 |
8026600600
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SOUTH BURLINGTON
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Library | 4.0 mi away | 550 DORSET ST., S. BURLINGTON, VT, 05403 |
(802) 652-7080
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O'Briens Aveda Institute
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College Vocational | 7.4 mi away | 400 Cornerstone Dr 220, Williston, VT, 05495 |
8028767044
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at BURLINGTON INTL AP, VT US, located 4.7 miles from Burlington city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.9° | 12.9° | 20.9° | 2.13" | 21.1" |
| February | 31.5° | 14.3° | 22.9° | 1.77" | 19.3" |
| March | 40.9° | 23.6° | 32.3° | 2.24" | 17.5" |
| April | 55.3° | 35.9° | 45.6° | 3.07" | 4.1" |
| May | 69.0° | 47.8° | 58.4° | 3.76" | 0.0" |
| June | 77.6° | 57.3° | 67.5° | 4.26" | 0.0" |
| July | 82.4° | 62.4° | 72.4° | 4.06" | 0.0" |
| August | 80.7° | 60.7° | 70.7° | 3.54" | 0.0" |
| September | 72.6° | 52.9° | 62.7° | 3.67" | 0.0" |
| October | 58.9° | 41.8° | 50.3° | 3.83" | 0.3" |
| November | 46.4° | 32.1° | 39.3° | 2.70" | 5.7" |
| December | 35.0° | 21.3° | 28.2° | 2.50" | 19.5" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
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| Burlington city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Winooski city | City | 2.7 mi | — |
| South Burlington city | City | 4.8 mi | — |
| Essex Junction city | City | 6.2 mi | — |
| Shelburne CDP | CDP | 7.1 mi | — |
| Willsboro Point CDP | CDP | 8.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5000710675. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.