At a Glance
Median Income
$54,941
$31,875 per capita
Home Value
$188,700
Zillow: $251,857
Median Rent
$1,030/mo
28.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
850/100K
4,602/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.7%
86.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
15.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
305 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
3.1 / 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 $54,941 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,875. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,409 business establishments, including 370 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Burlington is $188,700 , 33% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $251,857. Median rent is $1,030/month, with 28.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Burlington reports 850 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 124% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,602/100K. The murder rate is 18.5/100K.
Education
28.7% of adults in Burlington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% below the national average).
86.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Burlington has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population58,599
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density1,903/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$54,941
Per Capita$31,875
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty15.4%
County GDP$9,014M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,010
Housing
A+
Home Value$188,700
Rent$1,030
Ownership54.9%
Zillow$251,857
Housing Units26,228
Rent Burden28.8%
Crime
F
Violent850/100K
Property4,602/100K
Murder18.5/100K
Assault632/100K
Burglary987/100K
Health
Obesity41.1%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,571/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain47.1 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation679 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.7%
High School+86.5%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute24 min
Broadband87.4%
Internet Speed198 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Burlington was founded in 1886.
The median home in Burlington was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Piedmont Triad International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 198 Mbps.
There are 370 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 25 fatal vehicle crashes.
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