At a Glance
Median Income
$83,250
$41,453 per capita
Home Value
$283,300
Zillow: $424,864
Median Rent
$1,196/mo
32.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.1%
95.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
16.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.6%
11.7% smoking rate
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?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Burlington residents earn a median household income of $83,250 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,453. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,928 business establishments, including 645 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Burlington is $283,300 , 0% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $424,864. Median rent is $1,196/month, with 32.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Education
25.1% of adults in Burlington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% below the national average).
95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Burlington has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population479
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density70/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$83,250
Per Capita$41,453
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty16.5%
County GDP$15,983M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,060
Housing
A+
Home Value$283,300
Rent$1,196
Ownership74.1%
Zillow$424,864
Housing Units203
Rent Burden32.5%
Health
Obesity33.6%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking11.7%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death5,730/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain38.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation924 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.1%
High School+95.3%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute31 min
Broadband89.3%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Burlington was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Chicago/Rockford International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 645 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.