Colorado
Burlington is a small town in Colorado with a population of 3,165. Residents earn $59,842 per year, which is 20% below the national average.
Based on current data, Burlington receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Burlington offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Burlington is $59,842, 20% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. Only 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Burlington is $199,000, 29% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,025 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Burlington is below the national average at 329 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,825 per 100,000, near the national average.
15.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Burlington experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.3 inches, including 33.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 78.9% |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 21.1% |
| 57% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $59,842 |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,434 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $914 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $62,753 |
| Unemployment | 2.1% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.1% |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 333 |
| County GDP | $651M |
| Restaurants | 26 |
| Healthcare | 26 |
| Retail | 36 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,800 |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.90% |
| Commute Time | 15.2 min |
| Work from Home | 8.9% |
| Census Median | $199,000 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $241,459 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,025 |
| 12% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,083 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,161 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,429 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,861 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,178 |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,800 |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.90% |
| Obesity | 30.1% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.5% |
| Asthma | 11.7% |
| COPD | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.1% |
| Depression | 24.5% |
| Mental Distress | 19.0% |
| Physical Distress | 14.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 88.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 68.2% |
| Premature Death | 10,204/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 70.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 26 |
| Total Violent | 329.5/100K |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 25.3/100K |
| Robbery | 25.3/100K |
| Assault | 278.8/100K |
| Total Property | 1,824.6/100K |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 278.8/100K |
| Theft | 1,469.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 76.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 19.3 inches |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 33.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 4,167 ft (1,270 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,472/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.3042°N, 102.2715°W |
| County FIPS | 08063 |
Winner: Republican by 68.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.3% |
| 55% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 1,472/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 4 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 6 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 26 |
| Restaurants | 26 |
| Retail Stores | 36 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 15.2 min |
| Work from Home | 8.9% |