Burlington, VT: What you need to know
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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Burlington, VT City Profile
Quick Facts
| Population | 42,570 |
| Median Age | 27 |
| Median Household Income | $44,671 |
| Median Home Price | $265,800 |
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Burlington, VT Demographics
Median Population in Burlington, VT
| Median Age | 26.8% |
| Age 18 Over | 87.2% |
| Age 21 Over | 70.3% |
| Age 62 Over | 12.9% |
| Age 65 Over | 10.5% |
Race in Burlington, VT
| Ethnicity White | 86.2% | |
| Ethnicity Black | 4.5% | |
| Ethnicity Asian | 5.9% | |
| Ethnicity Hispanic | 2.7% | |
| Ethnicity Indian | 0.5% | |
| Ethnicity Other | 0.3% |
Population By Gender in Burlington, VT
| Male | 48.8% | |
| Female | 51.2% |
Language in Burlington, VT
| English Only | 86.6% | |
| English Other | 13.4% |
Commute Types in Burlington, VT
| Walked | 21% | |
| Worked at Home | 5.5% | |
| Public Transportation | 5.3% | |
| Other Means | 6.7% | |
| Drove Alone | 52.9% | |
| Carpooled | 8.7% |