At a Glance
Median Income
$62,969
$21,025 per capita
Home Value
$116,100
Zillow: $60,676
Bachelor's Degree+
24.3%
83.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
15.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
14.3% 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+
3.9 / 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 $62,969 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,025. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 147 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Burlington is $116,100 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $60,676. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Education
24.3% of adults in Burlington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% below the national average).
83.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Burlington has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population202
Median Age27.0 yrs
Density748/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$62,969
Per Capita$21,025
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty15.6%
County GDP$410M
Avg Weekly Wage$980
Housing
A+
Home Value$116,100
Rent
Ownership77.4%
Zillow$60,676
Housing Units62
Rent Burden23.1%
Health
Obesity36.8%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,651/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain30.1 in/yr
Elevation1,217 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.3%
High School+83.5%
Graduate+8.4%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 88% / D 11%
Commute12 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Burlington was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Enid Woodring Regional (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.393 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.