At a Glance
Median Income
$52,639
$26,762 per capita
Home Value
$83,800
Zillow: $232,803
Median Rent
$825/mo
22.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.3%
85.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
14.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
16.3% 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?
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 $52,639 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,762. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,626 business establishments, including 268 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Burlington is $83,800 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $232,803. Median rent is $825/month, with 22.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Education
14.3% of adults in Burlington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
85.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Burlington has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population231
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density304/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans9.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$52,639
Per Capita$26,762
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty14.5%
County GDP$9,107M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,232
Housing
A+
Home Value$83,800
Rent$825
Ownership59.8%
Zillow$232,803
Housing Units114
Rent Burden22.7%
Health
Obesity40.2%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death10,979/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain39.1 in/yr
Elevation906 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.3%
High School+85.1%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute22 min
Broadband90.8%
Internet Speed107 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Burlington was founded in 1842.
The median home in Burlington was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 107 Mbps.
There are 268 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.