Burlington, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Carroll County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
527 Population 864/sq mi density
$69,286 Median Income $34,281 per capita
$134,700 Home Value $202,187 Zillow
$846 Median Rent 19.5% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$69,286 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$134,700 home value, $846/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Burlington, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$69,286
8% below
$34,281 per capita
Home Value
$134,700
52% below
Zillow: $202,187
Median Rent
$846/mo
27% below
19.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.9%
23% below
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
1.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
25% above
15.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°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
92%
Home Value
48%
Rent
73%
Poverty
11%
Bachelor's
77%
Unemployment
64%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Burlington a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 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 $69,286 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,281. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 436 business establishments, including 39 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Burlington is $134,700 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $202,187. Median rent is $846/month, with 19.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.

Education

25.9% of adults in Burlington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below the national average). 94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Burlington has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population527
Median Age43.8 yrs
Density864/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans15.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$69,286
Per Capita$34,281
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty1.4%
County GDP$952M
Avg Weekly Wage$956

Housing

A+
Home Value$134,700
Rent$846
Ownership78.1%
Zillow$202,187
Housing Units314
Rent Burden19.5%

Health

Obesity40.0%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,473/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain41.1 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation777 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.9%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+11.1%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute27 min
Broadband86.0%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Burlington was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Indianapolis International (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.