At a Glance
Median Income
$43,250
$31,340 per capita
Home Value
$171,900
Zillow: $188,667
Median Rent
$913/mo
26.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.0%
85.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% 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+
3.5 / 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 $43,250 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,340. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,525 business establishments, including 116 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Burlington is $171,900 , 39% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $188,667. Median rent is $913/month, with 26.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.
Education
15.0% of adults in Burlington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% below the national average).
85.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Burlington has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population151
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density256/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$43,250
Per Capita$31,340
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$6,798M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,156
Housing
A
Home Value$171,900
Rent$913
Ownership76.8%
Zillow$188,667
Housing Units77
Rent Burden26.3%
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death7,655/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain37.6 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation905 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.0%
High School+85.0%
Graduate+1.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 26%
Commute23 min
Broadband88.4%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Burlington was founded in 1790.
The median home in Burlington was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Elmira/Corning Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.425 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
There are 116 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.