Burlington, VT vs Loveland, CO
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Burlington
73.4
#732 nationally
Loveland
66.6
#1522 nationally
Burlington leads in walk score (63 vs 30). Burlington leads in average commute (18.6 min vs 26.1 min). Loveland leads in median household income ($81,898 vs $62,078).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Burlington, VT | Loveland, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.4 (#732) | 66.6 (#1522) |
| Population | 45,445 | 79,352 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $516,143 | $501,662 |
| Median Household Income | $62,078 | $81,898 |
| Average Commute | 18.6 min | 26.1 min |
| Walk Score | 63 | 30 |
| Crime Level | Low | 8.6 |
| School Rating | 7.6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 128 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+17.6 |
C
73.4 Score
Burlington, VT
Green Mountain paradise on Lake Champlain
Median Home
$516,143
Population
45,445
Crime
Low
Schools
B+
Northeast
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D
66.6 Score
Loveland, CO
Colorado community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$501,662
Population
79,352
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
30
West
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