Lake + mountains + granola; long winter, high tax. Median home price runs about $476K with an effective property tax near 1.83% — roughly $8,711/yr on the median home.
Scorecard
Dimension
Burlington
Median home price
$476K
Effective property tax
1.83%
Tax friendliness
4/10
Winter mildness
3/10
Summer comfort
9/10
Walkability
5/10
Outdoor access
9/10
Culture & food
6/10
Healthcare
4/10
Airport connectivity
6/10
Schools
8/10
Safety
8/10
Hazard safety (10 = lowest risk)
9/10
Growth trajectory
6/10
Who it fits: outdoor-first households, families weighing schools, buyers with room in the budget. Who should look elsewhere: anyone done with winter.