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South Burlington, Vermont

       
Total population 17,014 Average January/July temperatures 15.2° / 66.8°
Median home price $ 237,500 Annual Precipitation 38.83 in. /yr.

South Burlington, Vermont

This city calls itself Vermont’s No. 1 sports town.

Cultural Attractions
Vermont’s most single-visited attraction is Ben & Jerry’s ice cream factory, located just north of Waterbury.
Economy
Burlington, to the north, is home to Bruegger’s Bagels corporate headquarters.
Fun Fact
Magic Hat Brewing Co., one of the nation’s larger craft breweries, is located in South Burlington
Geography
Sitting on the Winooski River, Potash Brook, and Shelburne Bay of Lake Champlain, this city has water everywhere.
Recreation
The city’s waterfront location makes it convenient for water sports enthusiasts.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 26.61 ° / 3.7 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 80.18 ° / 53.37 °
Precipitation (?) 38.83 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) N/A
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 19
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 86
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 237,500
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $54755.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $52822
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(?) 49
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 (?) 17,014
Population density (?) 1,043 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 96.8% growth
Population over 55 (?) 4,679 people
Education (?) 41 % 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 (?) 11
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