Kentucky · Metropolitan Area
Burlington is a small city in Kentucky with a population of 18,090. Residents earn $101,550 per year, which is 35% above the national average.
Based on current data, Burlington receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Burlington stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Burlington is $101,550, which is significantly higher than the national average — 35% above $75,149. This places Burlington among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. Only 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Burlington is $229,700, 19% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,442 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
31.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Burlington experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches, including 23.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 91.5% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 8.5% |
| 37% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $101,550 |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $40,781 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,479 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $97,169 |
| Unemployment | 1.4% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.4% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 27,215 |
| County GDP | $107,275M |
| Restaurants | 2,075 |
| Healthcare | 2,590 |
| Retail | 2,526 |
| Manufacturing | 920 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $9,087 |
| 160% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.96% |
| Commute Time | 23.1 min |
| Work from Home | 12.4% |
| Census Median | $229,700 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $324,458 |
| Median List Price | $319,900 |
| Median List Price | $319,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $188 |
| Homes Sold | 13 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.2% |
| Price Drops | 52.4% |
| Inventory | 21 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,442 |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,136 |
| Rent Burden | 23.8% |
| Studio | $719 |
| 1 Bedroom | $794 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $984 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,277 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 73.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $9,087 |
| 160% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.96% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.0% |
| Premature Death | 9,669/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 98.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,590 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 75 |
| Annual Average | 54.7°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.3 inches |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 23.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 827 ft (252 m) |
| Area | 8.8 sq mi (22.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,053/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0223°N, 84.7216°W |
| County FIPS | 39061 |
Winner: Democrat by 14.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 31.2% |
| 7% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.50 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,053/sq mi |
| Total Area | 8.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 41 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,590 |
| Restaurants | 2,075 |
| Retail Stores | 2,526 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 75 |
| Avg Commute | 23.1 min |
| Work from Home | 12.4% |