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Burlington, ON

Full City Profile · Ontario

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
186,948 Population 2,601/sq mi density
$110,000 Median Income $67,200 per capita
$900,000 Home Value
$1,660 Median Rent 23.1% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 248 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$110,000 median income, 10.7% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.0 / 5.0
$900,000 home value, $1,660/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Burlington, ON

At a Glance

Median Income
$110,000
46% above
$67,200 per capita
Home Value
$900,000
219% above
Median Rent
$1,660/mo
43% above
23.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.9%
29% below
25.2% high school+
Unemployment
10.7%
197% above
5.9% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
248 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
146%
Home Value
319%
Rent
143%
Poverty
48%
Bachelor's
71%
Unemployment
297%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Burlington a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Burlington residents earn a median household income of $110,000 , which is 46% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $67,200. The unemployment rate stands at 10.7% (197% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 110 business establishments, including 53 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Burlington is $900,000 , 219% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,660/month, with 23.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

23.9% of adults in Burlington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% below the national average). 25.2% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Burlington has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population186,948
Median Age44.4 yrs
Density2,601/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%

Economy

B+
Median Income$110,000
Per Capita$67,200
Unemployment10.7%
Poverty5.9%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,292

Housing

C
Home Value$900,000
Rent$1,660
Ownership75.1%
Housing Units73,180
Rent Burden23.1%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days248/yr
Rain35.8 in/yr
Elevation541 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.9%
High School+25.2%
Graduate+9.6%

Community

Commute27 min

Did You Know?

58.9% work from home.