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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in South Burlington

South Burlington, VT has 13 income-based rental properties offering 474 affordable units. With a median market rent of $1,787 per month (Census ACS 5-Year, 2024), these properties offer a meaningful alternative for cost-conscious renters in the area. All 3 inspected properties earned excellent scores, suggesting well-maintained housing stock across the city.

13
Properties
474
Total units
96/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability
$1,787/mo

Affordability in South Burlington, VT

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median monthly rent in South Burlington is $1,787, set against a median household income of $106,667 per year. About 38% of residents rent their homes, meaning affordable and income-based housing options serve a meaningful share of the local population.

Census ACS 5-Year
🛡️ Safety
239 / 100k · 2024

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the South Burlington Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 239 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Note that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

FBI Crime Data Explorer
🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 62 · Somewhat Walkable

Getting Around South Burlington

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in South Burlington rates 62 (Somewhat Walkable) for walking, 30 (Some Transit) for public transit, and 79 for biking -- suggesting cycling is the strongest car-free option in this area.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools
5 schools · 1 districts

Schools

South Burlington is served by 5 public schools across 1 district -- including 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school -- according to NCES Common Core of Data. Quality and programs vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before making a decision.

NCES Common Core of Data
📊 Cost of living
$106,667 median income

Cost of Living in South Burlington

South Burlington is a higher-cost rental market. The median gross rent is $1,787 per month and the median household income is $106,667 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates.

Affordable and income-based housing can significantly reduce housing costs for eligible renters. Lease Lantern has identified 3 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties with 148 total units in South Burlington.

Census ACS 5-Year
🌊 Environment & risk

Environment and Flood Risk

All 3 affordable housing properties in South Burlington have been mapped for flood risk, and none fall in a high-risk flood zone. Flood exposure for HUD-assisted units in this city is low based on available flood data.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 96/100(3 of 13 scored)
90+ (3)No score (10)

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About Affordable Housing in South Burlington, VT

South Burlington has a small but strong inventory of HUD-assisted and income-based rental housing. All 3 properties in our database earned excellent inspection scores, and none carry high flood risk -- a reassuring picture for renters exploring their options here.

The median asking rent in South Burlington is $1,787 per month according to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), well above what most income-restricted units are designed to cost. That gap makes the 148 affordable units tracked here especially valuable to renters on a budget.

About 38 percent of South Burlington households rent, according to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), so affordable rentals serve a meaningful share of the community.

Getting around without a car is manageable for some trips. Walk Score rates South Burlington as Somewhat Walkable (62) and notes Some Transit (30), while the city scores notably well for cycling at 79, according to Walk Score.

South Burlington reported a violent crime rate of 239 per 100,000 residents in 2024, according to the FBI Crime Data Explorer (South Burlington Police Department).

The city is served by 5 public schools across 1 district -- including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school -- according to NCES Common Core of Data.

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