Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Burlington

Affordability in Burlington, VT

Burlington is a majority-renter city, with 58% of households renting, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The median asking rent is $1,649 per month and the median household income is $71,109 per year, so income-restricted housing can make a meaningful difference for cost-burdened renters here.

Safety

According to Burlington Police Department data reported to the FBI Crime Data Explorer, Burlington had a violent crime rate of 497 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in how jurisdictions define and report offenses.

Getting Around Burlington

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Burlington rates 77 (Very Walkable), 46 for Transit (Some Transit), and 77 for Biking. Scores reflect conditions near the assisted housing locations, not the city as a whole.

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 10 public schools across 1 district serve Burlington, including 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. Ratings and quality vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before making a decision.

Cost of Living

Burlington is one of the more expensive rental markets in Vermont. The median household income is $71,109 per year and the median gross rent is $1,649 per month, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates.

Lease Lantern tracks 15 HUD-assisted and income-restricted properties with 832 total units in Burlington. These properties offer rents tied to income limits, which can make them significantly more affordable than the local market rate.

Environment

All 15 assisted properties in Burlington have been mapped for flood risk, and none fall in a high-risk flood zone. Flood exposure is not a significant concern for renters at these properties.