Essex, VT vs South Burlington, VT

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

Essex, VT is in Essex, VT while South Burlington, VT is in South Burlington, VT — both in the same state. On home prices, Essex, VT is the more affordable option at $364,500 median — $18,900 less than South Burlington, VT's $383,400. WYLT rates Essex, VT as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration — and South Burlington, VT as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration.

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

Essex, VT is the more walkable neighborhood. Essex, VT scores 32/100 (mostly car-dependent) versus South Burlington, VT's 12/100 (car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, Essex, VT has the higher school rating — Essex, VT rates 7/10 and South Burlington, VT rates 6.8/10.