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Burlington Flats, NY

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Burlington Flats is a small town in New York with a population of 151. Residents earn $115,625 per year, which is 54% above the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
151 Population 66/sq mi density
$115,625 Median Income $67,185 per capita
$202,800 Home Value
43°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$115,625 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$202,800 home value
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $115,625
54% higher than US avg
Home Value $202,800
28% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.0%
61% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 32.5%
1% higher than US avg
Unemployment 6.0%
67% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.0%
36% lower than US avg

How Burlington Flats Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population151
Median Age46.3 yrs
Density66/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans13.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$115,625
Per Capita$67,185
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty8.0%
County GDP$3,518M
Commute20 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$202,800
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units69
Rent Burden27.0%

Health

Obesity32.5%
Uninsured6.2%
Smoking14.5%
Depression22.0%
Heart Disease5.8%

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
AQI36 (Good)
Rain47.6 in/yr
Sunny Days246/yr
Elevation1,293 ft (394 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.0%
High School+89.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 54% / D 46%
Commute20 min
Broadband47.0%
Libraries13

Is Burlington Flats a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Burlington Flats receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Burlington Flats offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Burlington Flats is $115,625, which is significantly higher than the national average — 54% above $75,149. This places Burlington Flats among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 6.0% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Burlington Flats is $202,800, 28% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

13.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Burlington Flats has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches, including 85.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Burlington Flats has a population of 151 with a density of 66 people per square mile. The median age is 46.3 years, 19% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

151
Total Population
66
People / sq mi
46.3yrs
Median Age
19% above US avg
2.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 61.6%
Female 38.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Burlington Flats vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Burlington Flats vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Burlington Flats is $115,625, which is 54% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Burlington Flats vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$115,625
54% above US avg
Per Capita Income$67,185
Avg Weekly Wage$1,160
IRS Avg AGI$67,606

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.0%
67% above US avg
Poverty Rate8.0%
36% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,538
County GDP$3,518M

Business (County)

Restaurants190
Healthcare156
Retail243
Manufacturing56

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,079
102% above US avg
Cost of Living107.90 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.49%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.0 min
Drive Alone45.6%
Public Transit7.8%
Work from Home23.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Burlington Flats is $202,800, 28% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$202,800
28% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden27.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,215
1 Bedroom$1,315
2 Bedrooms$1,579
3 Bedrooms$1,976
4 Bedrooms$2,193

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units69
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,079
102% above US avg
Effective Rate3.49%
In Burlington Flats, 32.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 6.2% of residents lack health insurance. 14.5% are current smokers. 22.0% report depression. 23.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Burlington Flats vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.5%
1% above US avg
Diabetes9.2%
Heart Disease5.8%
High Blood Pressure29.7%
Asthma11.5%
COPD6.5%
Cancer7.7%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking14.5%
4% above US avg
Binge Drinking19.0%
Physical Inactivity23.8%
Depression22.0%
Mental Distress18.5%
Physical Distress13.3%
Short Sleep39.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured6.2%
28% below US avg
Primary Care1:727
Dentists1:2,246
Mental Health1:439
Checkup Rate76.3%
Dental Visits55.5%
Premature Death8,049/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.7/10
Exercise Access49.3%
Healthcare Facilities156
Burlington Flats has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation is 47.6 inches. The area enjoys 246 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average42.8°F
21% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall47.6 inches
25% above US avg
Snowfall85.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,293 ft (394 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²)
Population Density66/sq mi
Coordinates42.7403°N, 75.1843°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS36077
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 13.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 7.9-point margin. 47.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 53.9%
D 46.1%

Winner: Republican by 7.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.0%
61% below US avg
High School+89.6%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.39
C Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density66/sq mi
Total Area2.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access47.0%
Public Libraries13
Healthcare Facilities156
Restaurants190
Retail Stores243

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.0 min
Drive Alone45.6%
Public Transit7.8%
Work from Home23.3%

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