Wisconsin
Burlington is a small city in Wisconsin with a population of 11,021. Residents earn $81,658 per year, which is 9% above the national average.
Based on current data, Burlington receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Burlington offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Burlington is $81,658, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. 9.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Burlington is $268,300, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $967 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Burlington is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 48 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,053 per 100,000, near the national average.
27.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Burlington experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.3 inches, including 37.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 89.3% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 10.7% |
| 20% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $81,658 |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $44,708 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $980 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $89,712 |
| Unemployment | 1.7% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.2% |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,401 |
| County GDP | $6,423M |
| Restaurants | 337 |
| Healthcare | 234 |
| Retail | 366 |
| Manufacturing | 188 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,487 |
| 142% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.16% |
| Commute Time | 20.7 min |
| Work from Home | 7.4% |
| Census Median | $268,300 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $343,302 |
| Median List Price | $349,450 |
| Median List Price | $349,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $167 |
| Homes Sold | 10 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.5% |
| Price Drops | 14.3% |
| Inventory | 14 |
| Census Median Rent | $967 |
| 17% below US avg |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 54.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,487 |
| 142% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.16% |
| Obesity | 41.2% |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.3% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| COPD | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.9% |
| Depression | 24.5% |
| Mental Distress | 16.7% |
| Physical Distress | 12.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.4% |
| Premature Death | 7,248/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 82.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 234 |
| Total Violent | 47.5/100K |
| 87% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 19.0/100K |
| Assault | 28.5/100K |
| Total Property | 2,052.8/100K |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 209.1/100K |
| Theft | 1,824.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 19.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 46.1°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 35.3 inches |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 37.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 762 ft (232 m) |
| Area | 7.7 sq mi (20.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,428/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.6752°N, 88.2719°W |
| County FIPS | 55127 |
Winner: Republican by 22.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 27.9% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,428/sq mi |
| Total Area | 7.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 11 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 234 |
| Restaurants | 337 |
| Retail Stores | 366 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Avg Commute | 20.7 min |
| Work from Home | 7.4% |