Who moves to Burlington, and where they go
Every year the IRS counts how many people move between counties, based on the addresses on their tax returns. Here is what that shows for Chittenden County, VT, home of Burlington, between the 2022 and 2023 tax years.
- Moved in
- 6,778from other US counties
- Moved out
- 7,279to other US counties
- Net
- −501more departures than arrivals
- From abroad
- 56tax filers and dependents only
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Where newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Franklin County, VT | 483 |
| Washington County, VT | 361 |
| Addison County, VT | 299 |
| Middlesex County, MA (Cambridge) | 203 |
| Lamoille County, VT | 165 |
| Grand Isle County, VT | 160 |
| Suffolk County, MA (Boston) | 113 |
| Windsor County, VT | 93 |
| Grafton County, NH | 85 |
| Rutland County, VT | 84 |
| Kings County, NY | 79 |
| Orange County, VT | 72 |
Where people go when they leave
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Franklin County, VT | 766 |
| Washington County, VT | 393 |
| Addison County, VT | 353 |
| Lamoille County, VT | 192 |
| Grand Isle County, VT | 157 |
| Middlesex County, MA (Cambridge) | 152 |
| Suffolk County, MA (Boston) | 125 |
| Clinton County, NY | 94 |
| Rutland County, VT | 91 |
| Windsor County, VT | 87 |
| Kings County, NY | 81 |
| Cumberland County, ME (Portland) | 80 |
Most moves are short hops within the same metro area. 1,913 of the newcomers came from elsewhere in Vermont and 4,865 from other states. Here are the long-distance moves only, more than 100 miles:
Long-distance newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Middlesex County, MA (Cambridge) | 203 |
| Suffolk County, MA (Boston) | 113 |
| Kings County, NY | 79 |
| Norfolk County, MA (Quincy) | 67 |
| Essex County, MA (Lynn) | 61 |
| Cumberland County, ME (Portland) | 58 |
| King County, WA (Seattle) | 58 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 55 |
Long-distance movers go to
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Middlesex County, MA (Cambridge) | 152 |
| Suffolk County, MA (Boston) | 125 |
| Kings County, NY | 81 |
| Cumberland County, ME (Portland) | 80 |
| New York County, NY | 78 |
| Denver County, CO (Denver) | 63 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 62 |
| Capitol Planning Region, CT (Hartford) | 62 |
Frequently asked questions
Where do people moving to Burlington come from?
Most people moving into Chittenden County, VT come from nearby counties, led by Franklin County, VT (483 people). The biggest source more than 100 miles away is Middlesex County, MA.
Where do people leaving Burlington move to?
The top destination is Franklin County, VT (766 people). Farther away, the most popular is Middlesex County, MA.
Are more people moving to Burlington or leaving?
Between the 2022 and 2023 tax years, 6,778 people moved into Chittenden County, VT from elsewhere in the US and 7,279 moved out, a net loss of 501 (IRS data, not counting moves from abroad).
Thinking about the move yourself? Compare Burlington with any city it trades people with, like Burlington vs Cambridge, Burlington vs Boston, Burlington vs Quincy, Burlington vs Lynn.
Source: IRS Statistics of Income, county-to-county migration data for filing years 2022 to 2023, the latest available. Counts are people (the number of personal exemptions, which the IRS uses to approximate individuals): tax filers plus dependents whose address moved to a different county between the two filing years. People who do not file returns are not counted, and the IRS hides very small flows to protect privacy. Figures are for the whole county, not just the city of Burlington.