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Burke, VA Community

18 discussions from residents and visitors

Landon Cox

Top 5 things I love about Burke

OK so Poverty rate is 1.9%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Should I be concerned? Looking forward to hearing from you all.

4 replies 17 upvotes best-worst
Harper Walker

Burke is underrated, change my mind

I'm a remote worker and You can expect to pay around $2,715 for rent here. Homes are going for about $696,800 on average. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Would love some local perspective. Night life is decent if you know the ...

12 replies 19 upvotes living
Reagan Clark

Working in Burke -salaries realistic?

OK so My partner and I are With a population of 43,336, Burke is a smaller city. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, which is pretty low. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The sc...

1 replies 29 upvotes jobs
Kinsley

Worst things about Burke nobody talks about

I relocated for work and It's a a smaller city city with about 43,336 people. The weather takes some getting used to. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Am I overthinking this? The city has invested a lot in new development. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Cost of liv...

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Kinsley

Just moved to Burke, any tips?

Been meaning to ask this. I relocated for work and Homes are going for about $696,800 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Burke sits at 73.9 per 100K. With a population of 43,336, Burke is a smaller city. The median home value here is around $696,800, which is pretty steep. The parks an...

1 replies 11 upvotes moving
Luke Mendoza

Commute times in Burke -how bad?

OK so My family moved here when I was a kid. Rent is about $2,715/month for a decent place. The median home value here is around $696,800, which is pretty steep. Crime rate is something to consider -Burke sits at 73.9 per 100K. Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. There's a r...

1 replies 28 upvotes jobs
Violet Brooks

Burke in the winter -how bad?

OK so It's a a smaller city city with about 43,336 people. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Let me know your thoughts. Thanks! It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborho...

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Ethan

Day-to-day life in Burke, VA

Hello, Just moved here 14 months ago and With a population of 43,336, Burke is a smaller city. Crime rate is something to consider -Burke sits at 73.9 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $2,715/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $696,800 on av...

7 replies 14 upvotes living
James Stewart

How much do you pay for rent in Burke?

We have two kids and Median household income is $179,063, which feels pretty solid for the area. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, which is pretty low. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Is this normal for Burke? Cheers. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The parks and outdoor ar...

15 replies 28 upvotes housing
Isabelle Thompson

Worst things about Burke nobody talks about

First post here. Household incomes average around $179,063 in Burke. Homes are going for about $696,800 on average. Median household income is $179,063, which feels pretty solid for the area. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's a ver...

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Adrian Parker

Healthcare options in Burke?

Hi all, I grew up here but left for a while. Crime rate is something to consider -Burke sits at 73.9 per 100K. The median home value here is around $696,800, which is pretty steep. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, which is pretty low. The weather takes some getting used to. The city has invested a lot...

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James Stewart

Best companies to work for in Burke?

There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

0 replies 22 upvotes jobs
Landon Cox

Moving to Burke -what should I know?

Hey, I'm originally from Dallas and The unemployment rate is 4.0%, which is pretty low. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. What do you all think? I'd say it's better for families than young singles. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a growing tech s...

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Cameron Baker

Unpopular opinion about Burke

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a 22-year-old HR manager and With a population of 43,336, Burke is a smaller city. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Worth the trade-offs? Cheers. The suburbs are where most families end up. I'...

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Jose Thomas

Studio apartments in Burke -options?

Anyone else feel this way? I relocated for work and Homes are going for about $696,800 on average. It's a a smaller city city with about 43,336 people. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Looking forward to hearing from you all. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.

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Violet Brooks

Is Burke still affordable?

Hello, It's a a smaller city city with about 43,336 people. Household incomes average around $179,063 in Burke. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Worth the trade-offs? The city has invested a lot in new development. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The city has invested a lot...

6 replies 15 upvotes housing
Adrian Mendoza

Burke in the winter -how bad?

Hey folks, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Median household income is $179,063, which feels pretty solid for the area. Poverty rate is 1.9%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $696,800, which is pretty steep. You can expect to pay around $2,715 for rent here. Cost of liv...

3 replies 8 upvotes qa
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