The Burlington metro is home to 226,603 people (up 3.9% over five years), with a median household income of $90,911. Typical rent of $2,592/month works out to 34.2% of the median household income — above the 30% affordability threshold, a strain signal (Census ACS + Zillow, September 2026).
The share of Burlington's workforce by sector — the base of tenant demand:
| Sector | % of workforce |
|---|---|
| Education & health care | 29.1% |
| Manufacturing | 11.2% |
| Professional & management | 11.1% |
| Retail trade | 10.5% |
| Arts, food & hospitality | 8.7% |
Education & health care is the metro's largest employment base — sectors like education and health care are recession-resilient anchors for rental demand.
Rents at 34.2% of median income leave little headroom — expect tenant price sensitivity. Market pricing, yields and the Star Score live on the Burlington market page; run a deal in the calculator.
At the 30%-of-income affordability rule, typical rent of $2,592/month suggests a household income around $104,000/year. The metro's median household income is $90,911.
By workforce share: Education & health care (29.1%), Manufacturing (11.2%), Professional & management (11.1%) (Census ACS 5-year).