At a Glance
Median Income
$94,162
$37,653 per capita
Home Value
$282,900
Zillow: $337,266
Median Rent
$1,665/mo
27.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
166/100K
1,096/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.8%
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
6.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.1%
12.6% smoking rate
How Burleson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Burleson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Burleson a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Burleson residents earn a median household income of $94,162 , which is 25% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,653. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,062 business establishments, including 321 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Burleson is $282,900 , 0% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $337,266. Median rent is $1,665/month, with 27.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2000.
Safety & Crime
Burleson reports 166 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 56% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,096/100K. The murder rate is 1.7/100K.
Education
30.8% of adults in Burleson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% below the national average).
94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Burleson has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population50,981
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density1,747/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born4.5%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$94,162
Per Capita$37,653
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty6.2%
County GDP$9,609M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,107
Housing
A+
Home Value$282,900
Rent$1,665
Ownership71.3%
Zillow$337,266
Housing Units17,685
Rent Burden27.0%
Crime
F
Violent166/100K
Property1,096/100K
Murder1.7/100K
Assault109/100K
Burglary76/100K
Health
Obesity31.1%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death8,336/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain36.5 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation810 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.8%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute30 min
Broadband94.8%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Burleson was built in 2000.
The nearest airport is Fort Worth Meacham International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.404 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
There are 321 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.