Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
21%
South Burlington, VT
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,858
Population
21,071
Renter Mix
39% Rent
South Burlington has great schools and an awesome downtown experience
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Long thought of as a suburb of Burlington, South Burlington has been making strides in developing its own image. Finding an apartment here will land you in the graces of a thriving community.
The schools here are some of the best – and there’s more than enough opportunities for shopping, dining, and outdoor recreation. Nestled on the shores of Lake Champlain, South Burlington offers the convenience of city life and small-town charm.
Vermont’s largest mall, University Mall, is located here. The shopping destination offers shoppers a variety of retail stores, plus a movie theater and casual dining. Dorset Street is another shopping district, hosting an array of shops like boutiques and specialty stores.
Red Rocks Park is located on the shores of the lake, covering 100 wooded acres that are open year-round for visitors to hike, snowshoe, picnic, whatever. You’ll see a great sunset there, and afterward, you can head down to Magic Hat Brewing Company for locally made libations.
South Burlington has its own nightlife scene. Higher Ground is a popular music venue featuring world-class bands, dancing, and cocktails. If you’re more into pool than large crowds at clubs, Vermont Pool and Bar has tons of pool tables.
When you live in a South Burlington apartment, you’re conveniently located to Interstate 89 and Interstate 189. Students of South Burlington will enjoy the quick drive to the University of Vermont and Champlain College. Traveling abroad? The Burlington International Airport is right in your backyard (but not literally).
Demographics
Median Household Income
$93,984
Average: $128,464
Education
10,677
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
12,485
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
South Burlington has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
39%
Non-Renters
61%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
46%
Other Education
54%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in South Burlington, VT is $1,875 for a studio, $1,858 for one bedroom, $2,109 for two bedrooms, and $2,169 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in South Burlington has decreased by -0.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,858/month
755 Sq Ft
House
$2,920/month
889 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,528/month
928 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,525/month
1,970 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly South Burlington, VT is for everyday living.
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
457 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
452 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
436 Students
Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
512 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
843 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Echo Lake Aquarium & Science Center
- Perkins Geology Museum
- Intervale Center
- Shelburne Farms
- Niquette Bay State Park
Military Bases
Airports
- Patrick Leahy Burlington International
- Plattsburgh International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.