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Burlington, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Ward County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,169 Population 612/sq mi density
$95,216 Median Income $38,546 per capita
$237,800 Home Value $283,998 Zillow
$988 Median Rent 23.6% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 274 sunny days/yr
406 Violent Crime/100K 324 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$95,216 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$237,800 home value, $988/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
406 violent crimes/100K (7% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Burlington, ND

At a Glance

Median Income
$95,216
27% above
$38,546 per capita
Home Value
$237,800
16% below
Zillow: $283,998
Median Rent
$988/mo
15% below
23.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
406/100K
7% above
324/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.2%
40% below
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
3% below
1.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.2%
3% above
12.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
274 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)

Income
127%
Home Value
84%
Rent
85%
Poverty
12%
Bachelor's
60%
Unemployment
97%
Crime
107%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Burlington a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 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 $95,216 , which is 27% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,546. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,723 business establishments, including 176 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Burlington is $237,800 , 16% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $283,998. Median rent is $988/month, with 23.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.

Safety & Crime

Burlington reports 406 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 7% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 324/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

20.2% of adults in Burlington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Burlington has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population1,169
Median Age30.7 yrs
Density612/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$95,216
Per Capita$38,546
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty1.5%
County GDP$5,094M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,163

Housing

A+
Home Value$237,800
Rent$988
Ownership73.5%
Zillow$283,998
Housing Units506
Rent Burden23.6%

Crime

F
Violent406/100K
Property324/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault406/100K
Burglary81/100K

Health

Obesity33.2%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death7,781/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days274/yr
Rain16.7 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,667 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.2%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute24 min
Broadband91.3%
Internet Speed176 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Burlington was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Minot International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 176 Mbps.
There are 176 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.