Moving to Shelburne: Pros, Cons & What to Know

Moving to Shelburne means settling in a real, genuinely affluent Burlington-metro suburb on the shore of Lake Champlain.

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A real Burlington-metro suburb

Shelburne's town center sits approximately 7 miles south of downtown Burlington, within Chittenden County -- Vermont's only genuinely urban economic center per vermont.js.

Two nationally significant landmarks

The Shelburne Museum (the largest art and history museum in New England) and Shelburne Farms (a 1,400-acre working farm and National Historic Landmark) are both real, current local anchors.

A genuinely affluent community

Shelburne's real, current median household income (~$109,583-$115,963) runs substantially above Vermont's own statewide median.

Key takeaways

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-28. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.