At a Glance
Median Income
$159,932
$64,376 per capita
Home Value
$615,400
Zillow: $723,983
Median Rent
$2,360/mo
25.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
74/100K
1,709/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
66.5%
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
1.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.3%
7.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Burke Centre Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Burke Centre's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Burke Centre a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Burke Centre residents earn a median household income of $159,932 , which is 113% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $64,376. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 38,934 business establishments, including 2,517 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Burke Centre is $615,400 , 118% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $723,983. Median rent is $2,360/month, with 25.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Safety & Crime
Burke Centre reports 74 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 81% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,709/100K.
Education
66.5% of adults in Burke Centre hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(97% above the national average).
95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Burke Centre has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population17,447
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density5,574/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$159,932
Per Capita$64,376
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty1.5%
Avg Weekly Wage$2,194
Housing
A+
Home Value$615,400
Rent$2,360
Ownership80.1%
Zillow$723,983
Housing Units6,373
Rent Burden25.5%
Crime
F
Violent74/100K
Property1,709/100K
Health
Obesity23.3%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking7.7%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death3,771/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain43.6 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation372 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+66.5%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+33.8%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 31% / D 66%
Commute32 min
Broadband97.6%
Internet Speed242 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries22
Did You Know?
The median home in Burke Centre was built in 1983.
23.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Manassas Regional/Harry P Davis Field (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 242 Mbps.
There are 2,517 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 58 fatal vehicle crashes.