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Burlington, Vermont

       
Total population 38,358 Average January/July temperatures 16.9° / 67.2°
Median home price $ 240,000 Annual Precipitation 38.81 in. /yr.

Burlington, Vermont

Vermont's largest city, Burlington is a college town noted for its green way of life.

Cultural Attractions
The Fleming Museum at the University of Vermont has thousands of paintings, sculptures, and art objects from prehistoric to modern.
Economy
Companies like Seventh Generation and Ben and Jerry's are headquartered in Burlington. Healthcare and education are also major industries in the area.
Geography
Burlington is in northwestern Vermont. It is separated from New York state by Lake Champlain.
Historical
Vermont folk hero Ethan Allen lived just outside Burlington on the Winooski River. His homestead has been preserved and is now open for tours.
Recreation
Burlington residents can enjoy kayaking and fishing at Lake Champlain, or go hiking and skiing in the nearby Adirondack or Green mountains.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 27.82 ° / 5.88 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 80.47 ° / 53.98 °
Precipitation (?) 38.81 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) 16 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 16
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 86
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 240,000
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $40436.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $35068
Maximum state income tax (?) 9.5 %
State sales tax (?) 7 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) N/A
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 6
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 17
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 2
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 48
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 1
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 6
Number of libraries within the county (?) 16
Number of museums within the county (?) 8
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 5
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 38,358
Population density (?) 3,688 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 71.7% growth
Population over 55 (?) 8,292 people
Education (?) 40 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 4
Number of clinics within the county (?) 8
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 10
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