At a Glance
Median Income
$95,216
$38,546 per capita
Home Value
$237,800
Zillow: $293,089
Median Rent
$988/mo
23.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.2%
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
1.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.2%
12.5% 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?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
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 4.9% (36% above 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 $293,089. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 16.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population1,169
Median Age30.7 yrs
Density612/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans10.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$95,216
Per Capita$38,546
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty1.5%
County GDP$5,094M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,163
Housing
A+
Home Value$237,800
Rent$988
Ownership73.5%
Zillow$293,089
Housing Units506
Rent Burden23.6%
Health
Obesity33.2%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death7,781/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain16.7 in/yr
AQI37 (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.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 176 Mbps.
There are 176 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.