At a Glance
Median Income
$96,897
$43,172 per capita
Home Value
$651,900
Zillow: $810,287
Median Rent
$2,050/mo
36.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
213/100K
6,117/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.9%
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
10.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.5%
11.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
240 sunny days/yr
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
3.2 / 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 $96,897 , which is 29% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,172. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,739 business establishments, including 580 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Burley is $651,900 , 131% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $810,287. Median rent is $2,050/month, with 36.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.
Safety & Crime
Burley reports 213 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 44% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,117/100K.
Education
37.9% of adults in Burley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(12% above the national average).
95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Burley has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population2,516
Median Age44.5 yrs
Density530/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans19.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$96,897
Per Capita$43,172
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty10.2%
County GDP$18,349M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,377
Housing
C+
Home Value$651,900
Rent$2,050
Ownership76.6%
Zillow$810,287
Housing Units948
Rent Burden36.3%
Crime
F
Violent213/100K
Property6,117/100K
Health
Obesity32.5%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking11.7%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death6,099/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days240/yr
Rain42.0 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation236 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+37.9%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+10.2%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute33 min
Broadband91.3%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Burley was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Seattle-Tacoma International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 580 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
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