South Burlington, Vermont
- StateVermont
- CountyChittenden
- Population20,680
A 2023 winner, South Burlington makes the list yet again for its outdoor access, sustainability initiatives, and low crime rates. No wonder Sharecare’s Community Well-Being Index score for the city is 72 out of 100.
It’s conveniently located near the Burlington International Airport and the University of Vermont Medical Center, an award-winning hospital that also serves as the anchor academic hospital for the University of Vermont Health Network. UVM is a major employer in the area and has invested $9 million in employee housing. It just opened a new apartment building for staff, with a childcare center slated to open on the premises this fall.
Natural beauty abounds in South Burlington, with a nearby lake for swimming and mountains for skiing and hiking. The 100-acre Red Rocks Park features both beaches and scenic overlooks, while the 140-acre Wheeler Nature Park is filled with trails and proves an ideal spot for a family picnic. Overlook Park offers views of Lake Champlain and the Adirondacks.
The city has made a commitment to sustainability, establishing a conservation fund for open spaces as well as a climate action plan. It even hosts an Energy Festival to promote going green and clean.
Town Information
| Median sale price for single family residences (2022) | $449,154 |
| Median household income | $97,001 |
| Racial and ethnic makeup of current residents | Asian: 6.9%, Black: 3.1%, Hispanic: 3.5%, White: 82.7% |
| Racial and ethnic makeup of U.S. | Asian: 5.9%, Black: 12.3%, Hispanic: 19.7%, White: 61.2% |
| High school district graduation rate (averages of districts were applied when necessary) | 92% |
| Number of hospitals within 25 miles recommended by over 50% of patients | 3 |
| Number of above-average nursing homes within 50 miles, per 100,000 households | 11 |
| Sharecare Community Well-Being Index Score (out of 100) | 73 |
| Financial Well-Being Index Score (out of 100) | 60 |