At a Glance
Median Income
$63,315
$29,466 per capita
Home Value
$213,700
Zillow: $335,524
Median Rent
$920/mo
28.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.1%
83.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
10.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
14.2% smoking rate
How Burley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Burley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Burley a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Burley residents earn a median household income of $63,315 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,466. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,135 business establishments, including 71 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Burley is $213,700 , 24% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $335,524. Median rent is $920/month, with 28.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 95.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Education
16.1% of adults in Burley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% below the national average).
83.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Burley has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population11,721
Median Age29.2 yrs
Density1,734/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born14.0%
Veterans3.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$63,315
Per Capita$29,466
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty10.1%
County GDP$2,637M
Avg Weekly Wage$957
Housing
A+
Home Value$213,700
Rent$920
Ownership60.6%
Zillow$335,524
Housing Units4,145
Rent Burden28.1%
Health
Obesity39.2%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death7,762/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain10.3 in/yr
Elevation4,160 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.1%
High School+83.8%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 14%
Commute16 min
Broadband88.1%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Burley was founded in 1905.
The median home in Burley was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Joslin Field/Magic Valley Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
14.0% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.