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Burlington, PA

Pennsylvania

Burlington is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 151. Residents earn $43,250 per year, which is 42% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
151 Population 256/sq mi density
$43,250 Median Income $31,340 per capita
$171,900 Home Value
$913 Median Rent 26.3% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$43,250 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$171,900 home value, $913/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $43,250
42% lower than US avg
Home Value $171,900
39% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.0%
55% lower than US avg
Median Rent $913
21% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.8%
78% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.8%
77% lower than US avg

How Burlington Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population151
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density256/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 95%
Veterans8.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$43,250
Per Capita$31,340
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$6,798M
Commute23 min

Housing

A
Home Value$171,900
Rent$913
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units77
Rent Burden26.3%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain41.2 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation905 ft (276 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.0%
High School+85.0%
Graduate+1.0%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 26%
Commute23 min
Broadband69.0%
Libraries10

Is Burlington a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Burlington receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Burlington offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Burlington is $43,250, 42% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.8%. Only 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Burlington is $171,900, 39% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $913 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

15.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Burlington experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches, including 42.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Burlington has a population of 151 with a density of 256 people per square mile. The median age is 38.6 years, 1% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.4%), with 1.3% Black.

Population

151
Total Population
256
People / sq mi
38.6yrs
Median Age
1% below US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51%
Female 49%

Race & Ethnicity

Burlington vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Burlington vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Burlington is $43,250, which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Burlington vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$43,250
42% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,340
Avg Weekly Wage$1,156
IRS Avg AGI$73,160

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.8%
78% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.8%
77% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,525
County GDP$6,798M

Business (County)

Restaurants116
Healthcare150
Retail235
Manufacturing54

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,894
40% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.85%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.2 min
Drive Alone98.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Burlington is $171,900, 39% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $913 (21% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$171,900
39% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$913
21% below US avg
Rent Burden26.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied76.8%
Housing Units77
Median Year Built1952

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,894
40% above US avg
Effective Rate2.85%
Burlington has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.2 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average46.9°F
13% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.2 inches
8% above US avg
Snowfall42.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation905 ft (276 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density256/sq mi
Coordinates41.7841°N, 76.6073°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42015
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 15.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 47.9-point margin. 69.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 73.5%
D 25.6%

Winner: Republican by 47.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.0%
55% below US avg
High School+85.0%
Graduate Degree+1.0%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density256/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access69.0%
Public Libraries10
Healthcare Facilities150
Restaurants116
Retail Stores235

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.2 min
Drive Alone98.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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