At a Glance
Median Income
$101,550
$40,781 per capita
Home Value
$229,700
Zillow: $324,458
Median Rent
$1,442/mo
23.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
195/100K
4,659/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.2%
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
2.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
20.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 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+
3.6 / 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 $101,550 , which is 35% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,781. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 27,215 business establishments, including 2,075 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Burlington is $229,700 , 19% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $324,458. Median rent is $1,442/month, with 23.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1998.
Safety & Crime
Burlington reports 195 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 49% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,659/100K.
Education
31.2% of adults in Burlington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(7% below the national average).
95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Burlington has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population18,090
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density2,053/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$101,550
Per Capita$40,781
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$107,275M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,479
Housing
A+
Home Value$229,700
Rent$1,442
Ownership73.5%
Zillow$324,458
Housing Units6,841
Rent Burden23.8%
Crime
F
Violent195/100K
Property4,659/100K
Health
Obesity31.0%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death9,669/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain45.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation827 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+31.2%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+10.3%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute23 min
Broadband91.7%
Internet Speed221 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries41
Did You Know?
Burlington was founded in 1799.
The median home in Burlington was built in 1998.
The nearest airport is Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 221 Mbps.
There are 2,075 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 75 fatal vehicle crashes.
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