At a Glance
Median Income
$179,063
$63,528 per capita
Home Value
$696,800
Zillow: $722,753
Median Rent
$2,715/mo
26.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
68.3%
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.2%
7.5% smoking rate
How Burke Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Burke's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Burke a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Burke residents earn a median household income of $179,063 , which is 138% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $63,528. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% 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 is $696,800 , 147% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $722,753. Median rent is $2,715/month, with 26.9% 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 1978.
Education
68.3% of adults in Burke hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(103% above the national average).
95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Burke has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population43,336
Median Age40.3 yrs
Density5,033/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born25.3%
Veterans11.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$179,063
Per Capita$63,528
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty1.9%
Avg Weekly Wage$2,194
Housing
A
Home Value$696,800
Rent$2,715
Ownership89.6%
Zillow$722,753
Housing Units13,921
Rent Burden26.9%
Health
Obesity23.2%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking7.5%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death3,771/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain43.6 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation344 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+68.3%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+32.8%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 31% / D 66%
Commute31 min
Broadband98.7%
Internet Speed242 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries22
Did You Know?
The median home in Burke was built in 1978.
26.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
6.8% of the population has a disability.
25.3% 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.