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Burlington, VT

The pretty city of Burlington is on the eastern shore of Lake Champlain and in 2015 became the first city in America to run completely on renewable energy. Burlington is also a college town thanks to the University of Vermont and Champlain College, and the University of Vermont Medical Center is the largest hospital in the state. Livability conveniences to residents include a top downtown two interstates, Burlington International Airport and a four-block Church Street Marketplace pedestrian mall within the heart of the community.

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Affordable Places To Live In Burlington

Median Household Income

^$42,178

Median Home Value

^$292,177

Housing Affordability Index

62

Percent of Adult Population with 401(k)

16.60^%

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Education & Career Opportunities In Burlington

Unemployment Rate

4.50^%

Total Businesses

2187

Percent of Population With Bachelor's Degree or Higher

54.70^%

Percent of Population in the Workforce

65.50^%

Food Scene in Burlington

47.40^%

Percent of Adults Drank Beer in Last 6 Months

Restaurants per Capita

36.00

Percent of Adults who Dined Out

57.40^%

Average Annual Spending on Lunch Out

^$929.00

Love Where You Live In Burlington

Volunteerism Rate

21.10^%

Adults Volunteered for Charitable Organization

Voting

54.90^%

Of Adults Voted in Last Election

Local Participation

8.70^%

Adults Served on a Local Committee

Diversity Index

33.00

Health in Burlington

95.90^%

Of Population Has Health Insurance

18.70^%

Of Population Jogged in the Past Year

Hospitals per Capita

0.23

26.70^%

Of Households Used Organic Food in Last 6 Months

Where to Live Now In Burlington

Average Mortgage Amount

^$613.75

Median Rent

^$1,010

36.70^%

Of Homes Owned

63.30^%

Of Homes Rented

Experiences & Adventures In Burlington

12.50^%

Of Population Went to Art Gallery Last Year

14.40^%

Of Population Attended Live Theater Last Year

14.20^%

Of Population Went to a Zoo Last Year

20.30^%

Of Population Attended a Sporting Event Last Year