What BestPlaces Users Say about Burlington
Burlington, Vermont is a small city located on the eastern shore of Lake Champlain. It is known for its vibrant downtown area, beautiful natural surroundings, and progressive community. With a population of just over 42,000, Burlington offers a unique blend of urban amenities and small-town charm. The following are excerpts from four different user reviews on the website BestPlaces, providing insight into what it's like to live in Burlington.
- "Burlington is a wonderful place to live. It's small enough to have a community feel, but big enough to offer plenty of activities and events. The people are friendly and welcoming, and there is always something to do. The location is also unbeatable, with easy access to hiking, skiing, and other outdoor activities." - Sarah J.
- "I've lived in Burlington my whole life and I wouldn't want to be anywhere else. The city has a great energy and is very walkable. The food scene is amazing, with tons of local restaurants and breweries. It's also a very environmentally conscious place, with a strong focus on sustainability." - John D.
- "I moved to Burlington for college and never left. It's a beautiful city with a great mix of people and cultures. The arts and music scene is thriving, and there are always new events and festivals happening. The cost of living is a bit high, but I think it's worth it for the quality of life." - Emily S.
- "I've been living in Burlington for a few years now and I have to say, I love it. The sense of community here is amazing and everyone is so friendly. The natural beauty is just stunning, especially during the fall. My only complaint would be the harsh winters, but that's to be expected in Vermont." - Mark L.
based on 32 ReviewsGet to know Burlington with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Burlington
Take a nice vacation in Vermont. But live somewhe - 4/18/2007
After living in Vermont for 15 years, the two things that motivate me to leave Vermont as soon as possible are the taxes and the politics. Vermont is one of the most heavily taxed states in the country. Recently CNN proclaimed it as the #1 most tax-unfriendly state. This issue by itself should provide reason for prospective retirees to RUN as far away from this state as fast as possible. It will suck so much of their hard-earned (and saved) money that early retirees will likely find themselves searching for post retirement employment just to stop the financial bleeding.
The insufferable tax burden is closely linked to the other issue: politics. Vermont attracts BY FAR the most wacky, liberal, out-of-the-mainstream spendthrift eco-nuts and socialists I've ever encountered. There is no program too expensive, no handout too large, for them to spend YOUR money on.
Other posts about the lousy weather and high cost of living are spot on. The scenery in
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Take a nice vacation in Vermont. But live somewhe - 4/18/2007
After living in Vermont for 15 years, the two things that motivate me to leave Vermont as soon as possible are the taxes and the politics. Vermont is one of the most heavily taxed states in the country. Recently CNN proclaimed it as the #1 most tax-unfriendly state. This issue by itself should provide reason for prospective retirees to RUN as far away from this state as fast as possible. It will suck so much of their hard-earned (and saved) money that early retirees will likely find themselves searching for post retirement employment just to stop the financial bleeding.
The insufferable tax burden is closely linked to the other issue: politics. Vermont attracts BY FAR the most wacky, liberal, out-of-the-mainstream spendthrift eco-nuts and socialists I've ever encountered. There is no program too expensive, no handout too large, for them to spend YOUR money on.
Other posts about the lousy weather and high cost of living are spot on. The scenery in
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Too cold and gloomy... - 4/18/2007
in regard to comment by d of 4/08/2007...some of his/her comments are a bit of a stretch...burlington is by no means ugly, don't know what he/she is talking about in reference to robberies and trash, guess it depends on where in the city you live...on the other hand, being a native vermonter of 48 years, there is just not enough sun or warmth here, winter is about 4-5 months long...not a lot of employment opportunities here and the cost of living is
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Burlington has many positive attributes but like a - 4/10/2007
Having lived in and around this area since I was 11 (now 35) I would say that for the most part Burlington is a great place to live. I am struggling to make ends meet right now. Having had a job making 70K and now not having that, I am finding it difficult to maintain the bills I now have and replacing that income has been almost impossible. It is for that reason that I consider relocating. I love the place though and find that the quality of life here is great. Relatively low crime, beautiful lake and mountains, lots of festivals, cultural events,etc and 2 major cities within a few hours, montreal and
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mental illness - 12/8/2006
My husband and I are considering retiing to Vermont and wonde if Burlington has good support sevices available for our adult son with bi-polar
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If you're considering Burlington.. - 10/30/2006
..bring a good winter coat. Having said this, if you're looking for a place with the advantages of a small collegiate city, you could hardly do any better than Burlington.Great scenery with the Green and Adirondack mts.,Lake Champlain and several colleges/universities, employment opportunities with the University of Vermont, IBM, and the large medical center affiliated with the UVM Medical School. Very pleasant low-key population and a very agreeable pace and lifestyle.if you're tired of the urban rat race, this would be a great alternative.
From an ex-native of 25
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From a resident... - 6/22/2006
Burlington has one of the most beautiful natural landscape views you find in any city, not a cityscape, but the rolling Aderondaks across Lake Champlain. Many people complain about the weather, which (like most other New England states) is persinickty but you just have to be prepared and have fun with it, there are numerous winter resorts less than an hour away including JayPeak and the world renowned Stowe. Because of all the colleges (University of Vermont, Champlain College, Burlington College and Community College of Vermont) Burlington has a young and fun spirit. Also, if you are politically active Burlington is a great place to be and there are lots of other people who probably share a passion for your cause, whatever it may
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Great Place to Live esp. with kids - 6/22/2006
We chose the Burlington region almost 20 years ago and have never looked back. Yes the winters are long but they are beautiful and people do thing like snowshoe, ski, skate and enjoyu their fireplaces and warming foods/ drinks. It also acts as a barrier to explosive growth in that is the perceived climate was more attractice, Burlington would probably have five times the population and all its consequences....
The telling point for me is that so many people who move away from here to go to "better climates" or whatever move back in a short while. There is just no place like it: fantastic scenery; vibrant, progressive community; low crime rate, easy-going lifestyle, three colleges, great resturants, day-drive distance to Montreal, Boston, the Maine Coast, the Green Mountains or Adirondacks; BEN & JERRY'S everywhere!
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Good place to visit, hard to make a life here.... - 6/4/2006
Burlington is great-best place I've lived (and Ive lived in 5 states so far). The problem is the cost. The incomes here are low (im a professor at the university and I make less than $55K) with salaries so low youd expect housing to be reasonable but money from Boston and NJ comes here and drives the market up. You cant get a decent 3 bedroom house for less that $280K. So do the math and youll find you cant live here and raise a family on one income unless youre a surgeon. The weather is also lame. When it's nice there is no place Id rather be however the number of sunny days is sooo low. look it up, we get the same amount of rain as seattle. It feels like it rains EVERY DAY. It does get depressing. I've loved my time here but finances and weather (and 2 kids) are forcing me to look to the
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