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Best Cities for Women #15: Burlington, Vermont
Burlington
Excelle
November 01, 2008
Overall Score: 76
Population: 38,889
Description: With a very tiny population in the city proper, Burlington is admittedly a bit of an oddball on the list. Nonetheless, Burlington is a beautiful and quaint city supported by a fairly large university, as well as an inspiring art and music scene.
Best For: Singles, Young Couples, Retirees
Median Salary for Women: $37,500
Overall Diversity (Higher is Better) :1 / 5
Crime Rating (Lower is Better): 32 / 100
Cost-of-Living Index (Natl. Average is 100, Higher is Better): 91
Transportation: 20 / 100
- Bus service mostly covers transportation to nearby towns
Culture / Nightlife Rating (Higher is Better): 58 / 100
Female-led Industries:
1) <a href= “http://excelle.monster.com/careers/search/search?q=Education&location=642&zip_code=23+Timmins+Road&radius=50&job_status=&job_posted_within=&salary_range_min=&salary_range_max=&commit=SEARCH”>Educational Services (21%)
2) <a href= “http://excelle.monster.com/careers/search/search?q=Health+Care&location=642&zip_code=23+Timmins+Road&radius=50&job_status=&job_posted_within=&salary_range_min=&salary_range_max=&commit=SEARCH”>Healthcare (11%)
3) <a href= “http://excelle.monster.com/careers/search/search?q=Administrative&location=642&zip_code=23+Timmins+Road&radius=50&job_status=&job_posted_within=&salary_range_min=&salary_range_max=&commit=SEARCH”>Administrative Assistance (4%)
4) <a href= “http://excelle.monster.com/careers/search/search?q=Computer&location=642&zip_code=23+Timmins+Road&radius=50&job_status=&job_posted_within=&salary_range_min=&salary_range_max=&commit=SEARCH”>Computer Specialists (5%)
5) <a href= “http://excelle.monster.com/careers/search/search?q=Retail&location=642&zip_code=23+Timmins+Road&radius=50&job_status=&job_posted_within=&salary_range_min=&salary_range_max=&commit=SEARCH”>Retail (3%)
Just for Women:
- <a href= “http://www.women.state.vt.us/womenorgvt.html”>Vermont Women’s Organizations
- <a href= “http://www.burlingtonbpw.org/”>Burlington Professional Women
<a href= “http://www.ci.burlington.vt.us/”>City of Burlington Website
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