Exploring BurlingtonS Charm
Burlington, Vermont, tells a tale of contrasts. Despite a modest median household income of $55,000, a staggering 25% of residents struggle beneath the poverty line. Compounding the hardship, living expenses and housing costs soar 16% and 34% above the national norm.
Vermont’s drug usage rates—topping national charts for both teens and adults—further cloud the city’s outlook. Yet, curiously, neighboring South Burlington beams as the state’s beacon of happiness..