At a Glance
Median Income
$78,009
$37,628 per capita
Home Value
$221,000
Zillow: $304,501
Median Rent
$1,598/mo
31.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
375/100K
2,686/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.2%
89.7% high school+
Unemployment
12.5%
8.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
14.8% 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
3.1 / 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 $78,009 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,628. The unemployment rate stands at 12.5% (247% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,677 business establishments, including 877 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Burlington is $221,000 , 22% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $304,501. Median rent is $1,598/month, with 31.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1949.
Safety & Crime
Burlington reports 375 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 1% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,686/100K.
Education
26.2% of adults in Burlington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(22% below the national average).
89.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Burlington has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population9,904
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density3,258/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born15.0%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$78,009
Per Capita$37,628
Unemployment12.5%
Poverty8.5%
County GDP$56,807M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,740
Housing
A+
Home Value$221,000
Rent$1,598
Ownership63.0%
Zillow$304,501
Housing Units4,235
Rent Burden31.6%
Crime
F
Violent375/100K
Property2,686/100K
Health
Obesity35.3%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,664/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain45.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation9 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.2%
High School+89.7%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 66%
Commute31 min
Broadband91.6%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations17
Libraries14
Did You Know?
Burlington was founded in 1693.
The median home in Burlington was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is South Jersey Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.502 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
15.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 877 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.