At a Glance
Median Income
$74,028
$35,064 per capita
Home Value
$432,900
Zillow: $538,793
Median Rent
$1,593/mo
33.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
84/100K
6,086/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.2%
91.1% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
6.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
12.6% 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?
C+
2.7 / 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 $74,028 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,064. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4% (78% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,142 business establishments, including 163 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Burlington is $432,900 , 54% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $538,793. Median rent is $1,593/month, with 33.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Safety & Crime
Burlington reports 84 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,086/100K.
Education
21.2% of adults in Burlington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% below the national average).
91.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Burlington has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population9,637
Median Age36.2 yrs
Density2,252/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.8%
Veterans10.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$74,028
Per Capita$35,064
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$4,664M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,133
Housing
B
Home Value$432,900
Rent$1,593
Ownership49.7%
Zillow$538,793
Housing Units4,141
Rent Burden33.1%
Crime
F
Violent84/100K
Property6,086/100K
Health
Obesity34.6%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death5,965/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain48.5 in/yr
Elevation40 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.2%
High School+91.1%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 57%
Commute23 min
Broadband88.5%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Burlington was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Skagit Regional (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.1% of the population has a disability.
13.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 163 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.