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Burlington, Vermont · ZIP 05401

Burlington — ZIP 05401

Crime DataSchools

Burlington (05401) scores 38/100 — Below Average for Burlington. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $572K.

38OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share11%
Property crime share89%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index52/100
Avg math proficiency38%
Avg reading proficiency47%
Schools nearby8

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index36/100
Typical home value$572K
Median rent$1,945/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$572K

Median Rent

$1,945/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 17 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

5,005

Violent Crime

424

Property Crime

4,581

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Chittenden County, Vermont (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
C. P. Smith SchoolPK–05255
57%
47%
Champlain SchoolPK–05559
47%
67%
Edmunds Middle School06–08356
44%
48%
Edmunds Elementary SchoolPK–05279
37%
57%
Lyman C. Hunt Middle School06–08322
33%
39%
Integrated Arts Academy at H. O. WheelerPK–05201
32%
37%
J. J. Flynn SchoolPK–05292
27%
37%
Sustainability Academy at Lawrence BarnesPK–05213
27%
47%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

31,676

Median Income

$66K

Homeownership

31%

Median Age

25.9 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 05401 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 05401 has a school score of 52/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 05401 is approximately $572K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 05401 in Burlington has an overall NeighborScore of 38/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.