The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 05403 sells for about $500,000, or $278 per square foot.
Prices are down 3% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 20 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,787 a month.
ZIP 05403 — South Burlington
The 05403 housing market is currently experiencing a cooling trend with median prices down 3% year-over-year. High interest rates and limited inventory are driving competitive conditions for the few available listings, resulting in a median of 20 days on market.
This ZIP is well-suited for professionals and families seeking proximity to Burlington's employment core while maintaining access to suburban amenities and recreational opportunities.
Median prices moved down 3.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 20 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 99.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.9% · poverty 7.3% — a stable, low-distress profile.
ZCTA 05403, Chittenden County VT
The area is served by the South Burlington School District, which is generally well-regarded within the region.
The area benefits from its proximity to Burlington's major employers and the University of Vermont, with ongoing residential development and infrastructure improvements.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal and state education tax levels; specific rates are determined by the Chittenden County and South Burlington jurisdictions.
Residents typically have a short commute to downtown Burlington and major employment hubs via I-89 and US-2.
The area features access to local parks, bike paths, and proximity to Lake Champlain, alongside various shopping and dining options along the Shelburne Road corridor.
The rental market is characterized by high demand due to the proximity to the university and regional employment centers, resulting in low vacancy pressure.
The economy is anchored by education, healthcare, and technology sectors, with major employers including the University of Vermont and the University of Vermont Medical Center.
The area is served by a network of local bus routes and is positioned near the I-89 highway corridor for regional access.
Ongoing residential and mixed-use development projects are concentrated along the main transit corridors of South Burlington.
Parcels are subject to municipal, county, and state education district levies.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter profile for ZCTA 05403.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Spare Time Colchester4.34 mi
- Get Air Trampoline Park4.11.7 mi
- Monkey Do!4.32.1 mi
- The Great Escape Room Burlington53.2 mi
- Escape Room 6052.5 mi
- Stowe Mountain Resort4.219.3 mi
- Champlain Valley Exposition4.33.7 mi
- ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain4.63.5 mi
- Foam Brewers - Burlington4.73.6 mi
- Spare Time Colchester4.34 mi
- Shelburne Museum4.86.3 mi
- Shelburne Farms4.85.7 mi
- Champlain Valley Exposition4.33.7 mi
- ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain4.63.5 mi
- Waterfront Park4.73.7 mi
- Shelburne Museum4.86.3 mi
- ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain4.63.5 mi
- Ethan Allen Homestead Museum and Historic Site4.55.4 mi
- Lake Champlain Causeway4.911.7 mi
- Fleming Museum of Art4.52.8 mi
- Shelburne Farms4.85.7 mi
- Waterfront Park4.73.7 mi
- Causeway Park4.89.7 mi
- North Beach Park4.64.9 mi
- Mt. Philo State Park4.812.1 mi
- Apple Island Resort4.313.9 mi
- Point Bay Marina4.913.5 mi
- Indian Bay Marina and Restaurant4.811.5 mi
- Burlington Harbor Marina4.73.8 mi
- Cedar Knoll Country Club4.710.9 mi
- West Bolton Golf Club4.512.6 mi
- Kwiniaska Golf Course4.14.3 mi
- Church Street Marketplace4.53.2 mi
- University Mall3.81.6 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.22.5 mi
- Healthy Living4.41.3 mi
- Shaw's44.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A major community park offering sports fields and walking trails.
The primary regional shopping destination serving the greater Burlington area.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.