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South Burlington, VT vs Williston, VT

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

South Burlington, VT is in South Burlington, VT while Williston, VT is in Williston, VT — both in the same state. On home prices, South Burlington, VT is the more affordable option at $383,400 median — $35,400 less than Williston, VT's $418,800. WYLT rates South Burlington, VT as Good for now — a solid choice worth serious consideration — and Williston, VT as Good for now — a solid choice worth serious consideration.

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

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

CategorySouth Burlington, VTWilliston, VT
Housing
VerdictGood for nowGood for now
Median Price$383K

Lower price

$419K
Median Rent$2K

Lower rent

$2K
Median Income$90K$100K

Higher income

Price VolatilityModerateModerate
Getting Around
Walk Score12/100

More walkable

Car-dependent
Transit Score14/100

Better transit

Minimal transit
Bike Score36/100

More bikeable

N/A
Commute10 min

Shorter commute

40 min
Safety & Environment
Safety GradeBA

Safer

Violent CrimeLowLow
Property CrimeModerateLow

Lower risk

Flood RiskLowLow
Air QualityGoodGood
Community
Schools6.8/107/10

Better schools

Best for
FamiliesCommuters to BurlingtonRemote workers who need a quiet place
Families with childrenRemote workers who don’t need daily commutingPeople seeking quiet, nature‑rich living

Bottom line

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

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