At a Glance
Median Income
$55,274
$35,815 per capita
Home Value
$115,800
Zillow: $120,861
Median Rent
$931/mo
33.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
629/100K
3,381/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.0%
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
12.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
17.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Burlington a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 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 $55,274 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,815. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,405 business establishments, including 101 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Burlington is $115,800 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $120,861. Median rent is $931/month, with 33.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1949.
Safety & Crime
Burlington reports 629 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 65% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,381/100K. The murder rate is 7.8/100K.
Education
23.0% of adults in Burlington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(32% below the national average).
93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Burlington has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population23,800
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density1,652/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$55,274
Per Capita$35,815
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty12.3%
County GDP$2,924M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,014
Housing
A+
Home Value$115,800
Rent$931
Ownership68.7%
Zillow$120,861
Housing Units12,407
Rent Burden33.8%
Crime
F
Violent629/100K
Property3,381/100K
Murder7.8/100K
Assault446/100K
Burglary780/100K
Health
Obesity35.8%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,424/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain37.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation624 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.0%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+7.9%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute17 min
Broadband86.7%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Burlington was founded in 1833.
The median home in Burlington was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Southeast Iowa Regional (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 101 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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