Burlington, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Kit Carson County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
3,165 Population 1,472/sq mi density
$59,842 Median Income $36,434 per capita
$199,000 Home Value $250,883 Zillow
$1,025 Median Rent 27.3% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
417 Violent Crime/100K 1,187 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$59,842 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$199,000 home value, $1,025/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
417 violent crimes/100K (10% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Burlington, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,842
20% below
$36,434 per capita
Home Value
$199,000
29% below
Zillow: $250,883
Median Rent
$1,025/mo
12% below
27.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
417/100K
10% above
1,187/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.3%
55% below
87.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
14% below
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.1%
6% below
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Burlington Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Burlington's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
80%
Home Value
71%
Rent
88%
Poverty
17%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
86%
Crime
110%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Burlington a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Burlington residents earn a median household income of $59,842 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,434. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 333 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Burlington is $199,000 , 29% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $250,883. Median rent is $1,025/month, with 27.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.

Safety & Crime

Burlington reports 417 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 10% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,187/100K.

Education

15.3% of adults in Burlington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 87.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Burlington has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,165
Median Age38.7 yrs
Density1,472/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born9.6%
Veterans9.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$59,842
Per Capita$36,434
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$651M
Avg Weekly Wage$914

Housing

A+
Home Value$199,000
Rent$1,025
Ownership66.7%
Zillow$250,883
Housing Units1,632
Rent Burden27.3%

Crime

F
Violent417/100K
Property1,187/100K

Health

Obesity30.1%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death10,204/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain17.1 in/yr
Elevation4,167 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.3%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+6.2%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 15%
Commute15 min
Broadband93.1%
Internet Speed55 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Burlington was founded in 1887.
The median home in Burlington was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Colorado Plains Regional (79 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.