Burlington, VT vs Essex, VT

Burlington, VT vs Essex, VT: What the data shows

Burlington, VT is in Burlington, VT while Essex, VT is in Essex, VT — both in the same state. On home prices, Essex, VT is the more affordable option at $364,500 median — $70,000 less than Burlington, VT's $434,500. WYLT rates Burlington, VT as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing — and Essex, VT as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration.

Essex, VT has the stronger safety profile of the two. Burlington, VT has Low violent crime and Moderate property crime. Essex, VT has Low violent crime and Low property crime. On environmental risk, Burlington, VT has Low flood risk and Essex, VT has Low flood risk.

Burlington, VT is the more walkable neighborhood. Burlington, VT scores 49/100 (mostly car-dependent) versus Essex, VT's 32/100 (mostly car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, Essex, VT has the higher school rating — Burlington, VT rates 6.6/10 and Essex, VT rates 7/10.