Burlington, VT
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 38,186 |
| Crime: | High |
| Cost of Living: | High |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | High |
| Income: | Low |
Geography
Burlington is in northwestern Vermont. It is separated from New York state by Lake Champlain.
Cultural Attractions
The Fleming Museum at the University of Vermont has thousands of paintings, sculptures, and art objects from prehistoric to modern.
Recreation
Burlington residents can enjoy kayaking and fishing at Lake Champlain, or go hiking and skiing in the nearby Adirondack or Green mountains.
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.
Economy
Companies like Seventh Generation and Ben and Jerry's are headquartered in Burlington. Healthcare and education are also major industries in the area.
| Math score of schools here versus the state average [details] | Lower |
| Reading score of schools here versus the state average[details] | Lower |
| Number of elementary schools | 11 |
| Number of middle schools | 7 |
| Number of high schools | 5 |
| America's Best Colleges in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles | 1 / 1 / 1 |
High schools ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Medal | Enrollment |
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Colleges ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Rank | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington College | Burlington, VT | Unranked, Lib. Arts | 179 |
| Champlain College | Burlington, VT | #12, Bacc. Coll. (N) | 2,790 |
| Goddard College | Plainfield, VT | Unranked, U.-Master's (N) | N/A |
| Middlebury College | Middlebury, VT | #5, Lib. Arts | 2,500 |
| Norwich University | Northfield, VT | #69, U.-Master's (N) | 3,442 |
| St. Michael's College | Colchester, VT | #104, Lib. Arts | 2,449 |
| Vermont Technical College | Randolph Center, VT | #24, Bacc. Coll. (N) | 1,556 |
| Woodbury College | Montpelier, VT | Unranked, Bacc. Coll. (N) | 99 |
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