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South Burlington Publick

An independent guide to city government in South Burlington, Vermont

Housing

New homes permitted, home values and rents, and the housing stock, from federal data.

Checked . Each source updates once or twice a year.

New homes permitted

Homes approved for construction each year by building permit, counted in housing units: a duplex is two. Some permitted homes are never built, and others take years to finish.

YearHomesIn buildings of 5+
20258746
2024660
2023419357
2022414360
2021247185
20209236
20199447
2018211123
201714699
201613489

So far in 2026, through Sep 2026: 21 homes.

Cities and towns report permits to the Census Bureau monthly or once a year. For months without a report, the Bureau estimates the count; those years are marked "partly estimated". Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey.

Home values and rents

From the Census Bureau's American Community Survey, which samples households over five years (2020–2024). Each South Burlington figure has a margin of error (±) because it comes from a sample.

MeasureSouth BurlingtonVermont
Median home value$443,400±$18,509$316,600
Median rent, per month$1,787±$59$1,234
Renters paying 30% or more of income on rent42.9%±7.648.4%
Renters paying 50% or more22.8%±6.024.2%

Home value is what owners estimate their home would sell for. Rent is gross rent, including utilities the renter pays. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year, via Census Reporter.

Housing stock

Homes in South Burlington by who lives in them, 2020–2024.

HomesNumberShare
Lived in by the owner5,83060%
Rented3,63638%
Vacant2072%
of which seasonal or vacation homes631%
All homes9,673100%

Estimates from the American Community Survey. Source: U.S. Census Bureau via Census Reporter.